Who is Your Obedience For?

Why is there so much talk about obedience?  Titus 2:12 tells us that the reason is because Grace, when it is rightly understood, teaches us how to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.  You see, God did not just save us to take us out of the world but to teach us to live for him in this world.

However, it is very important that we understand our audience.  Many people live the Christian life with other believers in focus while God calls us to make Him the focus of our obedience.

In Matthew 6:1 Jesus says, “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Don’t spend your time trying to prove to other people that you are Christian.  Rather spend your time trying to please your Father and enjoy Him.

Live for God rather than for people!