What does God require from us?

Obedience is a requirement from God. No amount of money or giving can replace "obedience". We demonstrate and prove our love for God when we obey him. Following God's commands is a necessary part of loving him. Jesus taught his disciples in John 14:15 that if they truly loved him, they would obey his commands.

Our positions may be jeopardized if we disobey. Sin and death entered the earth as a result of Adam and Eve's disobedience. Saul lost his reign due to his disobedience. Saul attempted to substitute sacrifice for obedience.

The Bible declares that obedience is better than sacrifice. The story of Saul choosing sacrifice above obedience can be found in 1 Samuel 15. At the beginning of the chapter, Samuel communicates to Saul the message that God asked him to do.

Many people are striving tirelessly to bring God's kingdom on earth. They are more interested in social justice causes and serving their churches and communities than they have ever been. However, you should ask yourself, "Are we being obedient?" Are we making sacrifices to God that are in line with his will? "But God, look at all I'm doing for you!" are we telling ourselves, when all he wants is our hearts and obedience? Sometimes we give God something he didn't ask us to give.

And we should give because it is God's will for us to do so, not because we feel awful. Let us not try to cover our sins because we want to hide our flaws. Only Jesus' blood is sufficient to cover the multitude of our sins.

Obeying him demonstrates that we recognize his authority over our lives. When we listen to God and do what he says, he is delighted. We aren't perfect. Only Jesus Christ is perfect. As a result, only he was capable of walking in blameless, complete obedience. However, we grow in holiness when we allow the Holy Spirit to reform us from within.

As Christians, we develop in obedience and holiness as we read God's Word, spend time with Jesus, and allow the Holy Spirit to change us from within.

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