Introduction

• Romans 1:5; 16:26

Why do we obey God?

Because we love Him!

• I John 4:7-11, 19-21; 5:1-3 - Loving God means loving our brethren and vice versa. Loving God also means obeying Him.
• John 4:31-34; 8:28-29
• John 14:29-31 - Jesus was submitting to crucifixion because of His love for the Father.
• John 17:4

Because His laws are good for us.

• Deuteronomy 6:24
• Proverbs 6:27-35 - God’s marriage law points us away from trouble.
• Proverbs 23:30-35 - Stay away from alcohol.
• Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
• These are the only laws you can follow without hesitation. They are for our good!

Because we want to be saved.

• Ecclesiastes 12:14
• Ecclesiastes 11:9
• Hebrews 5:8
• James 2:20-24 - Belief here clearly includes obedience.
• James 1:26, 21, 25 - We must obey to be blessed.
• Matthew 7:21