“Follow all the directions the Lord has given you.  Then life will go well for you…” 

Deut. 5:33

Why does it hurt sometimes after we obey God?

• To bring us to the end of ourselves
• To prevent pride
• To remove idols from our lives
• To deepen our understanding of His ways
• So he can demonstrate His faithfulness

“Obeying God’s  principals is a demonstration of faith”

 4 actions to walk in Faith

1.IN FAITH, OBEY HIM QUICKLY

 Psalm 119:32 “I will quickly obey Your commands. …  Without delay I hurry to obey Your commands

2.IN FAITH, OBEY HIM COMPLETELY

Psalm 119 :4 says, “Lord, You gave Your orders to be obeyed completely.” 

 James 4:11“Your job is not to decide whether God’s law is right or wrong, but to act it out  it.” 

Proverbs 3:5 “Trust God from The bottom of your heart

3. IN FAITH, OBEY HIM JOYFULLY 

 Psalm 100:2 “Obey Him gladly.”

 Psalm 119:16 “I enjoy obeying Your commands.”

 Psalm 119:47 “I find pleasure in obeying Your commands.”

4.  IN FAITH OBEY HIM  REGARDLESS

 Psalm 119:112 “I am determined to obey You until I die.” 

Matt. 7:21 “Not all people who sound religious are really godly.  They may refer to Me as ‘Lord,’ but they still won’t enter heaven.  The decisive issue is whether they obey My Father.”