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How do we know the motive behind our obedience to God?

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Our obedience is motivated by love and gratitude for God's grace, contrasting with legalistic attempts to earn favor.

The motive behind our obedience to God is critical in understanding our relationship with Him. According to the sermon, obedience should flow from a heart motivated by the grace and love of Christ, rather than from a desire to earn God's favor. This is articulated in 2 Corinthians 5:14 where it states, 'For the love of Christ constraineth us.' Genuine obedience is not merely about adhering to the law; it's about living in response to the grace that has already been given to us. Thus, the difference between being under the law and under grace lies in the heart's motivation—whether one seeks to fulfill the law to gain acceptance or obeys out of gratitude for the acceptance already granted through Christ.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:14, Exodus 23:9

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