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How do we know the importance of obeying God's commandments?

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Obeying God's commandments is essential as it reflects our love for Him and understanding of His holiness.

Jesus summarized the law by stating that the greatest commandments are to love God with all one's heart and to love one's neighbor as oneself. This encapsulation highlights that genuine obedience arises from love, not mere duty. The law illustrates what is pleasing to God and serves as a mirror that reveals our moral failures and need for grace. According to James 2:10, failing to uphold even one commandment results in being guilty of all. Thus, true obedience manifests a transformed heart enabled by God's grace.
Scripture References: Matthew 22:37-40, James 2:10

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God's Law Exposes My Corruption
Walter Pendleton · Feb 16, 2020
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