Increasing in the Knowledge of God
Christian Growth Follows Obedience That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10. He uses his gifts best who seeks by earnest endeavor to carry out the Lord’s great plan for the uplifting of humanity. Persevere in the […]
We Are No More Children Tossed To and Fro
Christian Growth Follows Obedience That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the […]
Destruction the Result of Disobedience
Obedience Follows New Birth If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Isaiah 1:19, 20. The want of respect for the counsel of a godly parent, is […]
His Commands Are Not Grievous
Obedience Follows New Birth For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 1 John 5:3. We are to give ourselves to Christ, to live a life of willing obedience to all His requirements. All that we are, all the talents and capabilities we possess, are […]
Blessed Are They That Do His Commandments
Obedience Follows New Birth Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Revelation 22:14. A faithful obedience to God’s requirements will have a surprising influence to elevate, develop, and strengthen all man’s faculties. Those who have […]
Long Life Promised to the Obedient
Obedience Follows New Birth And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days. 1 Kings 3:14. Men and women cannot violate natural law by indulging depraved appetite and lustful passions, and not violate the law of God. […]
