In the Bible, obedience is the answer God asks for when he speaks, and Scripture ties it to love, to faith and to hearing his word. Samuel tells King Saul that “to obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22), and Jesus says, “If you love me, keep my commands” (John 14:15). God offered Israel the covenant at Sinai on the condition of obedience (Exodus 19:5-6), James warns against hearing the word without doing it (James 1:22), and Paul describes…
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