Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - Obedience (part IV)

June 24th, 2011
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He obeyed God because he wanted to please God more than he wanted to please himself (continued)

• Luke 3:22 - The Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove
• John 8:29 - I always do what pleases him
• 2 Peter 1:17 - This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased
• Hebrews 10:7 - I have come to do your will, O God

The highest motivation for our obedience to God is also in our relationship with God.

• John 14:15, 21, 23 - If you love me, you will obey what I command; He who loves me will be loved by my Father
• 1 John 5:3 - This is love for God: to obey his commands
• Matthew 22:37 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind

Key Phrase: If you love me, you will obey what I command