We know God is to be obeyed because He is the sovereign King who speaks with authority and is the God of electing love.
God is to be obeyed because He is not only the sovereign King issuing commands but also the God who has chosen a people for Himself. Exodus 5 describes how He sent Moses and Aaron to declare His will to Pharaoh, illustrating God's authority in command. Furthermore, God identifies Himself as the God of Israel, showing His electing love for a specific people whom He has saved and redeemed. Understanding this special relationship emphasizes our duty to respond to God's authority with obedience. True obedience emerges from recognizing God's grace and the relationship He establishes with His elect.
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