"You Have To Be Obedient To Be Obedient"

We are usually quick to point out when our children are being disobedient. We tell the older kids to 'set an example' for the younger ones. But what about us? What kind of example do we set when it comes to being obedient?

We don't like to think of ourselves as having to obey. Our pride makes us impatient and selfish. It tells us that our way is better; we should not have to wait; the rules should not or do not apply to us; our situation is the exception; we should get what we want. We always have some reason or justifucation to break the rules....even when it comes to God's rules.

Pastor Troy noted last week that if we want to position ourselves to receive God's blessings, we have to be obedient...and that we "have to be obedient to be obedient."
It's actually quite simple. Not easy. But simple.

To OBEY: to follow the commands or guidance of; to conform to or comply with [Merriam-Webster]

If you love me, you will obey my commands. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever- the Spirit of truth.
-John 14:15-17