Disciples who live with the words of Romans 13 in mind can have a genuine ministry. It quotes Old Testament commands and provides New Testament explanations.
Tag: Obedience
Humble Yourselves
Readers of James 4 and 1 Peter 5 are confronted with a counter-cultural command. They tell us to humble ourselves; reject our own way and submit to God.
Search Me
David makes a bold and counter-cultural request of God in Psalm 139. Today we examine the ways in which a request like this can be critical to our growth.
The People Shouted
Israel's unusual battle plan for capturing Jericho is outlined in Joshua 6. We will consider God's promises, Joshua's obedience, and God's faithfulness today.
After the Spirit
Believers in Christ must live after the Spirit, not after the flesh. We may have questions about what this means. Today, Romans 8 provides the answers.
The Chastening of the Lord
Everyone who believes in Christ should be struggling against sin. We often fail in our struggle. When we do, God chastens us. That's today's topic.
Be Obedient
The Bible has instructions on obedience for children, parents, and servants in Ephesians 6. We discuss the attitude and heart behind our obedience today.
Who am I?
When called by God to lead the people of Israel out of bondage in Egypt, Moses asked who am I? The answer was God's chosen, prepared, and empowered leader.
As He Walked
People who know Christ as Savior ought to walk as He walked. That means obeying His commands, while maintaining a close relationship with Him every day.
From the Heart
Our passage of the day in Romans 6 reminds us why and how we are able to have victory over sin through Christ. It says we can obey daily from the heart.
Led of the Spirit
The works of the flesh and the works of the Spirit are opposites. They are contrary. But what do these works look like? Today we find out from Galatians 5.
As Dear Children
Believers in Christ should be followers of God - pleasing Him - as dear children. We should avoid those things that dishonor Him, according to Ephesians 5.