The Advent Truth
The Bible never promises that following Christ will be easy. It promises it will be worth it.
When Daniel refused the king’s food, obedience risked his future.
When the three Hebrews refused to bow, obedience led them to the furnace.
When the apostles refused to stop preaching Christ, obedience led them to prison.
And when Jesus obeyed His Father perfectly, obedience led Him to the cross.
The question has never been, “Is this commandment convenient?” The question has always been, “Do I love God enough to obey Him?”
Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
Notice He didn’t say, “If it’s easy…” or “If culture agrees…” or “If it doesn’t cost you anything…”
Love obeys.
This is where modern Christianity often stumbles. We have become experts at asking how little God requires instead of asking how fully we can surrender. We negotiate with clear commands because obedience might cost us friendships, careers, relationships, popularity, or personal desires.
But discipleship has always involved denying self.
Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
Paul wrote, “I die daily.” (1 Corinthians 15:31)
And again, “They that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” (Galatians 5:24)
The Christian life is not about making Jesus fit into your lifestyle. It’s about allowing Jesus to transform your life.
Obedience doesn’t earn salvation. Christ alone saves by grace through faith. But the same grace that forgives also teaches us to deny ungodliness and live holy lives (Titus 2:11-14). Faith that never produces obedience is a faith Scripture consistently challenges us to examine.
So when God’s Word confronts your habits, traditions, entertainment, relationships, speech, Sabbath, or any other area of life, don’t ask whether obedience is convenient.
Ask whether Christ is worthy.
Because the One who gave everything for you is worthy of everything from you.
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
The Bible never promises that following Christ will be easy. It promises it will be worth it.
When Daniel refused the king’s food, obedience risked his future.
When the three Hebrews refused to bow, obedience led them to the furnace.
When the apostles refused to stop preaching Christ, obedience led them to prison.
And when Jesus obeyed His Father perfectly, obedience led Him to the cross.
The question has never been, “Is this commandment convenient?” The question has always been, “Do I love God enough to obey Him?”
Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
Notice He didn’t say, “If it’s easy…” or “If culture agrees…” or “If it doesn’t cost you anything…”
Love obeys.
This is where modern Christianity often stumbles. We have become experts at asking how little God requires instead of asking how fully we can surrender. We negotiate with clear commands because obedience might cost us friendships, careers, relationships, popularity, or personal desires.
But discipleship has always involved denying self.
Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
Paul wrote, “I die daily.” (1 Corinthians 15:31)
And again, “They that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” (Galatians 5:24)
The Christian life is not about making Jesus fit into your lifestyle. It’s about allowing Jesus to transform your life.
Obedience doesn’t earn salvation. Christ alone saves by grace through faith. But the same grace that forgives also teaches us to deny ungodliness and live holy lives (Titus 2:11-14). Faith that never produces obedience is a faith Scripture consistently challenges us to examine.
So when God’s Word confronts your habits, traditions, entertainment, relationships, speech, Sabbath, or any other area of life, don’t ask whether obedience is convenient.
Ask whether Christ is worthy.
Because the One who gave everything for you is worthy of everything from you.
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
The Advent Truth
The Bible never promises that following Christ will be easy. It promises it will be worth it.
When Daniel refused the king’s food, obedience risked his future.
When the three Hebrews refused to bow, obedience led them to the furnace.
When the apostles refused to stop preaching Christ, obedience led them to prison.
And when Jesus obeyed His Father perfectly, obedience led Him to the cross.
The question has never been, “Is this commandment convenient?” The question has always been, “Do I love God enough to obey Him?”
Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
Notice He didn’t say, “If it’s easy…” or “If culture agrees…” or “If it doesn’t cost you anything…”
Love obeys.
This is where modern Christianity often stumbles. We have become experts at asking how little God requires instead of asking how fully we can surrender. We negotiate with clear commands because obedience might cost us friendships, careers, relationships, popularity, or personal desires.
But discipleship has always involved denying self.
Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
Paul wrote, “I die daily.” (1 Corinthians 15:31)
And again, “They that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” (Galatians 5:24)
The Christian life is not about making Jesus fit into your lifestyle. It’s about allowing Jesus to transform your life.
Obedience doesn’t earn salvation. Christ alone saves by grace through faith. But the same grace that forgives also teaches us to deny ungodliness and live holy lives (Titus 2:11-14). Faith that never produces obedience is a faith Scripture consistently challenges us to examine.
So when God’s Word confronts your habits, traditions, entertainment, relationships, speech, Sabbath, or any other area of life, don’t ask whether obedience is convenient.
Ask whether Christ is worthy.
Because the One who gave everything for you is worthy of everything from you.
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
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