OBEY THE PROTOCOLS OF LIFE

Obedience • Wisdom • Protection

ANCHOR SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 19:16 (KJV) “He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.”

1. OBEDIENCE PROTECTS YOU

Many troubles come from ignoring instructions.

Don't break the rules and blame the consequences.

2. RESPECT THE PROTOCOL

Every area of life has rules and procedures—family, marriage, church, work, business and society.

Following the right process can save you: Time • Money • Relationships • Reputation

3. THINK BEFORE YOU ACT

Proverbs 18:13 (KJV) “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”

Listen → Understand → Follow instructions → Act wisely.

4. RESPECT LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY

Respecting authority brings order.

But don't follow blindly. When human instructions conflict with God's Word: Obey God first.

5. FOLLOW GOD'S PROTOCOL

Deuteronomy 10:12 (KJV) “...what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways...”

God's Word should guide your decisions.

KEY LESSON

1. Listen carefully.
2. Follow instructions.
3. Respect boundaries.
4. Honour legitimate authority.
5. Think before acting.
6. Learn from correction.
7. Put God first.

FINAL CHARGE

Life has protocols.

Obedience is not weakness; it is wisdom in action.

Respect the protocol.
Follow the instruction.
Avoid unnecessary trouble.

SHORT PRAYER

Father, give me wisdom to understand and obey Your instructions. Help me respect legitimate authority, follow wise counsel and avoid unnecessary trouble. Give me humility to accept correction and discipline to do what is right. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Prepared by Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo
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