Commitment

Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: - Isaiah 29:13

    The only reason a child of God has need or desire for commitment and faithfulness to Christ, his Gospel and his church, is the Revelation of Christ and his faithfulness and commitment to us. Nothing else will work as pertaining to the heart. Faithfulness and commitment (or lack thereof) can often be seen, but not always. Negligence, carelessness, casual indifference, inconsistency, and downright disengagement and separation can clearly be seen.

    However, it is possible and very likely, that many appear to be faithful by their profession and performance, yet are not. The Scripture says, Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men (Is 29:13). The child of God is taught of Christ by God the Spirit—Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls (Mt 11:29).

    It is in Christ we learn commitment and faithfulness. His meekness and lowliness of heart reveals his commitment to our cause. A heart for Christ originates from his heart for us—We love Him, because he first loved us (1 Jn 4:19). Many have a heart for his good blessings, such as solving their problems, good health, prosperity, and a good heaven to go to when they die. They are very happy that he is committed to them (so they think). Yet they see no need for commitment to him, and have no heart desire for Him.

    What law constrains us in commitment to Christ? The law of love!