Following Jesus – March 6, 2024
Jesus said to deny ourselves (living independent of God); take up our cross (submit to God’s will); and follow Him (emulate His life).
Jesus said to deny ourselves (living independent of God); take up our cross (submit to God’s will); and follow Him (emulate His life).
When it comes to serving God, we can be motivated by: guilt, pressure, obligation, duty, even manipulation. But God wants us to serve Him for … continue reading.
It pays to serve God with reverence and Godly fear.
The fear of the Lord involves an awareness that we are in thepresence of a holy, just, and mighty God who holds us accountable.for our … continue reading.
Why would God want us to fear Him? To instill within us a healthy fear to keep us from making decisions contrary to his commandments.
It is a controlling motive of life, in matters spiritual and moral. A wholesome dread of displeasing God. If lost, it leads to a casual … continue reading.
When one does not fear God, there’s no motivation to listen to God. Fearing and obeying God are closely connected. Our goal is to grow … continue reading.
The fear of God is to govern our conduct, character, behavior, speech, and every thought, word, action and motive. The fear of the Lord asks … continue reading.