Here's a very simple passage for us today. The point is clear: obey Jesus. If you say you know him you will obey him. If you don't obey him then you don't know him. This statements cuts deep for those of us who live in rebellion to God but want to put on a "Christian" mask. The mask says, I'm a Christian while the person behinds it lives in disobedience. This cannot be. We must walk in the light as he is in the light, no longer gratifying the desires we had when we didn't follow Jesus. It's a difficult task trying to be two different people and I'm certain the better life lies in following him.
1 John 2:3-6
3We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: 6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did
Questions
1. What did you learn about God?
2. What do you think he wants you to change?
3. Why is obedience so important?
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