WHAT GOD REQUIRES

“13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”” (1 Peter 1:13-16)

It amazes me how many are so confused about the need to obey God. Why so many equate obedience with trying to earn salvation. It is obvious that they are confused by false teachers that claim “doing anything” constitutes “works”, and trying to earn salvation – which is exactly what people are taught. They are taught that “works” are always connected to the Old Testament Law. And I do agree with Paul who gave reason why the Jews could not attain righteousness, “Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone.” (Romans 9:32).

And who is that stumbling stone – Is it not Our Lord, Master and Savior – Jesus!  “Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.”” (1 Peter 2:7-8)

So then, let’s look at the first thing that God expects. God Requires Obedient Faith…