⚖️ God is holy, just, and faithful to uphold His authority. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to remain faithful to God's truth. #Jude16 #GodsAuthority #GodsJustice #WalkInObedience #StayFaithful #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth #WalkByFaith #Lordsbook

🌿 Choose life. Choose God's way. Choose to walk with Him. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to choose God's path. #Deuteronomy3019 #ChooseLife #ChooseGod #WalkInObedience #TrustInTheLord #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #WalkByFaith #GodsPromises #Lordsbook

✨ Choose holiness by turning away from everything that draws you away from God. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to pursue a life of holiness. #1Thessalonians522 #PursueHoliness #WalkInObedience #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #GodsTruth #WalkByFaith #ReflectJesus #HopeInChrist #Lordsbook

💼 Faithfulness in the small things prepares you for greater things in God's Kingdom. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to remain faithful in every season. #Luke1610 #FaithfulSteward #Faithfulness #TrustGod #ChristianLiving #WalkInObedience #ServeTheLord #FaithInAction #GodsPurpose #Lordsbook

🙌 God's blessings are found not only in knowing His Word, but in living it. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to live out their faith every day. #John1317 #DoersOfTheWord #WalkInObedience #ServeLikeJesus #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #ReflectChrist #HopeInJesus #LiveHisWord #Lordsbook

💫 God is not looking for perfection, He is looking for willing hearts that trust Him enough to follow. 📲 Every step of obedience is a declaration that God knows best. #ObedienceHonorsGod #WalkInObedience #TrustGod #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #FollowJesus #GodsWill #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianEncouragement #BibleTruth

YOU WILL FINISH THE RACE A Faith Journey Inspired by the Words of Paul 1: The Call to the Race Life is not a random journey; it is a divine race designed by God. Every person born into this world carries an assignment, a purpose that must be fulfilled. You are not here by accident. Before you were formed, God had already planned your path. The race you are running is not against other people, but toward a divine destination. The Apostle Paul the Apostle understood this deeply. He saw life as a race that must be run with intention, discipline, and faith. He did not live carelessly, but with a clear focus on finishing what God had started in him. This same calling is upon your life—you are in a race, and you must finish it. 2: Running With Purpose In 1 Corinthians 9:24, Paul writes that many run, but only one receives the prize. This is not to discourage you, but to awaken a sense of seriousness. You are not called to run aimlessly; you are called to run to win. Running with purpose means living intentionally. It means aligning your life with God’s will and refusing distractions that pull you away from your destiny. Many people start the race with excitement, but along the way, they lose focus. They become tired, discouraged, or distracted. But you must remain steady, keeping your eyes on the prize. #kisorocommunitychurch #WalkInObedience #FaithfulServant #SpiritualDiscipline #CommitmentToGod #TruthBeforeGod

A HEART OF INTEGRITY: LIVING FAITHFULLY BEFORE GOD The truth is, God is not playing games. When you make a vow to Him, you enter into a covenant. Breaking that commitment is not a small matter. As seen in Acts of the Apostles 5:4, Peter made it clear that the property belonged to Ananias before he pledged it—but after committing it, it became a matter of truth before God. This also reveals another important principle: faithfulness begins with the small. If a person is not faithful in giving from little, they will not be faithful when they have much. Obedience is not determined by the size of the blessing, but by the condition of the heart. A faithful heart honors God in every season. Therefore, we must break every pattern of inconsistency and unfaithfulness. If you have been making promises to God and not fulfilling them, it is time to correct that pattern. Stop playing “hide and seek” with God. Walk in truth, integrity, and reverence. In raising a generation that will serve God, we must teach them honesty in their commitments. Let them see that when we promise God something, we fulfill it. Let them learn that God deserves the best, not leftovers, and that every offering must come from a sincere and obedient heart. The story of Ananias and Sapphira is not meant to condemn us, but to awaken us. God desires truth in the inward parts. Let your giving be genuine. Let your promises be fulfilled. And let your life reflect a heart that honors God completely. #Faithfulness #KeepYourVows #TruthBeforeGod #IntegrityMatters #WalkInObedience #HeartOfWorship #HonorGod #SpiritualDiscipline #LiveInTruth #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #PureHeart #KingdomLiving #SincereWorship #CommitmentToGod #FaithfulServant #GodSeesTheHeart #HolinessLifestyle #WalkWithGod #ChristianLiving

Half Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22–23 “And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry...” Obedience is one of the greatest virtues in the life of every believer. It is the key that unlocks divine favor, blessings, and fellowship with God. However, many Christians today are guilty of half obedience—they obey God partially, selectively, or conveniently. Yet, in God’s eyes, half obedience is total disobedience. 1. WHAT IS HALF OBEDIENCE? - Half obedience means doing part of what God commands but leaving out the rest. It is obeying God where it is comfortable, but compromising where it is costly. - Saul was commanded to utterly destroy the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:3), but he spared King Agag and the best of the sheep and oxen. He obeyed partly — and lost his throne. - Half obedience often disguises itself as good intention, but it is rebellion wrapped in religion. 2. WHY GOD REJECTS HALF OBEDIENCE - It questions His authority: When you obey partially, you tell God He is not fully wise. - It opens the door for pride: Saul claimed he had obeyed God (1 Samuel 15:13), yet he had twisted God’s word to suit himself. - It hinders divine blessings: God cannot trust a man who chooses what part of His command to follow. James 2:10 – “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” 3. EXAMPLES OF HALF OBEDIENCE IN THE BIBLE - Lot’s wife (Genesis 19:17,26): She left Sodom but looked back — a partial obedience that cost her life. - Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1–10): They gave part of what they promised, pretending it was all — God judged them immediately. - Moses (Numbers 20:7–12): He struck the rock instead of speaking to it — one act of disobedience barred him from entering Canaan. 4. THE DANGER OF HALF OBEDIENCE - It leads to rejection by God (1 Samuel 15:26). - It destroys destinies that started well. - It deceives you into thinking you are still right with God when you are not. - It gives room for the devil to accuse and deceive. Luke 6:46 – “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” 5. TRUE OBEDIENCE IS COMPLETE OBEDIENCE - True obedience is immediate, total, and joyful submission to God’s Word — no excuses, no delay, no compromise. - Abraham obeyed completely when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1–18). - Noah obeyed every detail of God’s instruction concerning the ark (Genesis 6:22). - Jesus Christ obeyed even unto death (Philippians 2:8). These examples show that complete obedience is the pathway to divine promotion. 6. AREAS WHERE BELIEVERS STRUGGLE WITH HALF OBEDIENCE - Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14–15) - Tithing and giving (Malachi 3:10) - Evangelism (Matthew 28:19–20) - Purity and holiness (1 Peter 1:15–16) - Submission to authority (Hebrews 13:17) We must examine our hearts: Do we obey only when it suits us, or do we obey even when it costs us everything? 7. HOW TO WALK IN COMPLETE OBEDIENCE - Know God’s Word – You can’t obey what you don’t know (Joshua 1:8). - Trust God’s wisdom – Obedience flows from faith in His plan. - Submit your will – Say like Jesus, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). - Be filled with the Holy Spirit – He gives grace to obey fully (Ezekiel 36:27). Fear God more than man – Choose God’s approval over human praise. * Half obedience may seem small in the eyes of men, but it is rebellion before God. Every time we obey partially, we limit God’s move in our lives. The throne that Saul lost because of half obedience was given to David — a man after God’s own heart who obeyed completely. Beloved, God is calling us today to a higher level of obedience — not halfway, not occasionally, but completely and consistently. PRAY THIS PRAYER * Lord, forgive me for every area of partial obedience in my life. * Lord, give me a heart that delights in full obedience. * Deliver me from self-will and pride that resist Your instruction. * Holy Spirit, empower me to obey instantly and completely. * Let my obedience bring glory to Your name and blessings to my destiny. Comment if you are blessed #HalfObedience #TotalObedience #ChristianFaith #WalkInObedience #HearingGod #ObeyGodFully #FaithInAction #KingdomLifestyle #BibleTruth #SpiritualGrowth

Yes, it makes a difference. No, you can't make it "all about Jesus." You don't have the power or authority to do that, to sanctify any day. The Bible clearly tells you that. In fact, scripture specifically warns us to NOT try to christianize pagan traditions and even says that doing so is an ABOMINATION unto God. Don't let your traditions cause you to offend God. Don't teach your children that disobedience to God is OK. Stop sending the message that you should feed your flesh before seeking to please your Creator. It starts with learning. We can help. We won't tell you what to do, but if you are earnestly seeking God, HE will. Stephanie Marshall Mayberry Torah Observant Apostolics --------------------------------- #TorahObservantApostolics #ApostolicSabbathKeepers #Obedience #PaganTraditions #Easter #YouCantMakeItAboutJesus #Passover #ObedienceToGod #WalkInObedience