Because He tells me to

“You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.” Psalm 119:4

In 1 John 2:3-5 says, “And how can we be sure that we belong to him? By obeying his commandments.  If someone says, ‘I belong to God,’ but doesn’t obey God’s commandments that person is a liar and does not live in the truth. But those who obey God’s word really do love him.”

My love for God is shown by my obedience to Him. So if I claim to love God and belong to Him then I must:

Forgive because He tells me to-Matthew 6:14/Ephesians 4:32

Confess my sins because He tells me to- 1 John 1:9

Repent from my sins because He tells me to-Matthew 3:2

Love because He tells me to-1 Corinthians 13/Romans 13:10/Mark 12:29-30/ 1 John 2: 7

Die to self because He tells me to-Luke 9:23

Trust Him because He tells me to-Romans 10:8

Be joyful because He tells me to-Romans 12:12/ 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Control my tongue because He tells me to-James 3

Respect my husband because He tells me to-Ephesians 5:33

Don’t complain or argue because He tells me to-Philippians 2:14

Follow His example because He tells me to-Ephesians 5:1

Take no part in evil instead rebuke it because He tells me to-Ephesians 5:11

Tell the truth because He tells me to-Ephesians 4:26

Don’t be bitter or angry, don’t gossip or speak harsh words because He tells me not to-Ephesians 4:31

Don’t be misled because He says so-Galatians 6:7

Don’t get discouraged and give up because He says so-Galatians 6:9

Stay pure because He tells me to-1 Timothy 2:21

Stand in confidence because He tells me to-1 Thessalonians 5:8

Be devoted to prayer because He tells me to- Colossians 4:2

Don’t worry because He tells me not to- Philippians 4:6

Work hard and cheerfully because He tells me to-Colossians 3:23

Put to death sinfulness and earthly things because He tells me to-Colossians 3:5

Fix my thoughts on His word because He tells me to-Philippians 4:8

Believe I am loved and adored because He tells me to-Psalm 139

Don’t commit adultery because He tells me not to-Matthew 5:27

Don’t get a divorce because He tells me not to-Matthew 5:31

Don’t judge others because He tells me not to-Matthew 7:1

Eat from His word because He tells me to-Matthew 4:4

Don’t cause others to stumble because He tells me not to-Matthew 18:7

Love Him, Praise Him, Honor Him, Believe in Him, Share Him, and obey Him because He tells me to!

Oh my goodness there are SO many more but this is enough for now.

Prayer: Jesus this is just a fraction of what You command of me, and You only command it of me because You love me, created me, adore me, and desire for me to be Holy like You are Holy.  I want to obey all of these, not just because You have charged me to, but because I love You and desire to please You, honor You, glorify You and reflect You. Help me do so every second of every day. Convict me and teach me when I begin to disobey. Amen