God gave us His Word not only to increase our knowledge but to change our lives. It is only as we apply truth to our lives, and obey the Scriptures that there will be any significant changes made.
1. Circle keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
"Why do you call me, `Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? Luke 6:46 (NIV)
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV)
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Deuteronomy 6:5,6 (NIV)
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." John 14: 21 (NIV)
This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 1 John 5:3 (NIV)
We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. I John 2:3, 4 (NIV)
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. 1 John 2:21,22 (NIV)
He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (NIV)
2. What do we learn about obedience in:
Luke 6:46 John 14:21 Ecclesiastes 12:13 1 John 5:3 Deuteronomy 6:5,6 1 John 2:4 1 John 3:21,22 2 Thessalonians 1:8
3. How can I apply the truths of these verses to my life today?