The Requirements of Obedience

How do you define obedience? In the final part of his sermon series, Steps to God’s Guidance, Dr. Stanley uncovers what it means to do what God says—in His way and in His timing. Discover the freedom that comes from putting aside rebellion and living in obedience to God. 

Key Passage: Psalms 32:8-11

Supporting Scriptures: Joshua 1:9 | Joshua 6:1-20 | Psalms 119:105 | Proverbs 3:5-8 | Isaiah 64:4 | John 16:13 | Acts 5:28-29 | Acts 16:5-10

Introduction

We all need guidance now and then, but whom are we allowing to influence us? There are many strange voices in the world clamoring for our attention and offering to help us with whatever concerns us. However, all these voices could lead us astray. The only one who can give us perfect guidance is our heavenly Father. But to receive His instructions, we must listen, trust, and obey Him.

Sermon Points

Obedience is doing what God says, how He says, and when He says to do it.

Obedience requires that we . . .

• Meditate upon God’s Word.
• Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
• Be attentive to God’s timing.
• Walk where the way is not always clear.
• Follow God’s instruction even if it seems unreasonable.
• Have courage.
• Accept conflict.
• Be willing to be corrected by God.

Our responsibility is to obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.

Summary

Life at its best is only found in obedience to the Lord. He created us, loves us, and knows exactly how we should live and what we should do. Since God has promised to guide us, we have nothing to fear. We can follow His leadership by meditating on His Word and listening to His Spirit. There is nothing He cannot handle; He will always provide for us.