Obedience Matthew 4:18-22

Disobedience & Obedience in the Bible 31 But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart; for he did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam, who had made Israel sin. 2 Kings 10:31

Disobedience & Obedience in the Bible And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done. 21 So he walked in all the ways that his father had walked; and he served the idols that his father had served, and worshiped them.

Disobedience & Obedience in the Bible 22 He forsook the Lord God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the Lord. 2 Kings 21:20-22

Disobedience & Obedience in the Bible Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. James 4:17

Disobedience & Obedience in the Bible 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3 …From such withdraw yourself. 1 Timothy 6:5b

Disobedience & Obedience in the Bible “If you walk in My statutes and keep My commandments, and perform them… Leviticus 26:3

Obedience at all times In Sunshine Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17

Obedience at all times In Sunshine 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord! Isaiah 31:1

Obedience at all times In the Mire 2 I sink in deep mire, Where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, Where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. Psalm 69:2-3

Obedience at all times In the Mire 14 Deliver me out of the mire, And let me not sink… Psalm 69:14a

Obedience at all times In the Mire 32 The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live. Psalm 69:32

Obedience at all times In the Mire Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Obedience at all times In the Mire 4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Psalm 3:1-4

But, I am saved! Once saved does not mean always saved. “If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15

But, I am saved! Once saved does not mean always saved. Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. 1 John 3:6

But, I am saved! Once saved does not mean always saved. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12

But, I am saved! Once saved does not mean always saved. Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. James 4:17

Conclusion Obedience is continued faithfulness. Not a one time act.

Conclusion 2. It’s begins with putting Christ on at baptism and continues until He returns. ….Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10b