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🎈Obey God and Leave All
the Consequences to Him
Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people for all the earth is Mine.
exodUs 19:5
Life’s Questions
God is the Creator of all that exists. “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3). As the Creator and Orderer of the universe, He has the right and the power to conform all circumstances to His will. He is also entitled to expect a certain standard of behavior from those who believe in Him.
Of course, because His standard is higher than that of the cul- ture in which you live, obeying His commands will set you apart from the crowd. In certain circumstances, it will make you a target for scorn from a world that denies His authority. As you strive to meet God’s standard, you might be accused of intolerance and narrow- mindedness, or singled out on social media or in social settings. The consequences can be severe . . . which is why God instructs you to leave them to Him. He can bring ultimate good from even the direst consequences.
How do you relate to God, His commands, and the challenges and temptations that confront you? When God directs you to do something, how do you respond? Do His commands seem too diffi- cult or costly for you to obey? Are you facing a decision that seems overwhelming? Are you torn about whether to follow God’s instruc- tions? If so, Life Principle 2 will help you: Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.
PRINCIPLE IN ACTION
Noah (Genesis 6:22) Aaron (Leviticus 8:2–3) Shadrach, Meshach, and
Abed-Nego (Daniel 3:19–29) Amos (Amos 7:14–15)
Mary (Luke 1:31–38)
Great faith does not blossom overnight. It is the result of years of trusting and obeying the Lord.
—CHARLES F. STANLEY
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30 LIFE PRINCIPLES BIBLE STUDY
Obeying God is essential to pleasing Him.
Day 1: Staring Down the Challenges
Obedience can be a challenge, especially when you’re tempted to be- lieve you stand to lose more through your obedience than you might gain. However, obeying God is essential to pleasing Him. When God commands you to obey Him, it’s with your best interests in mind. He knows the outcome of every possible choice you might make, and He steers you to the path of the greatest good. In the process, He gives you key principles by which to live. He also sets a framework around your life that forms a hedge of protection from evil (see Job 1:10).
Can you remember the last time you were tempted to do the oppo- site of what you knew God desired you to do? Most likely, a struggle erupted within your heart. The questions arose: Will obeying God cost me more than disobeying Him? Can I experience greater happiness by committing this sin than I would by obeying God? What will happen if I disobey? If you chose to obey God in that situation, you took the way of wisdom and undoubtedly realized that in the end, the blessing of obedience out- weighed any possible consequences.
God asks you to submit your life to Him and leave whatever happens to His loving care. As you grow in your walk with the Lord, obedience becomes the avenue by which you come to know Him better. Your expe- riences teach you that obeying Him produces positive results. Your bond of trust in Him becomes stronger and stronger. In turn, He pulls you closer to Himself and teaches you more about His precepts and His love.
INTOUCHMINISTRIES.ORG CHARLES STANLEY