Habakkuk 2:4 – Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.

“It’s one thing to hear.  It’s another thing to do.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Six Things that Work Against Your Obedience

 

Tradition

(Acts 10:9-16)

Peter had traditions that were working inside of him (I’ve always done it that way or I’ve never done it that way)

Traditions will work against your obedience

God may want to do something fresh and new

“Don’t let traditions speak up so loudly that it prevents you from obedience” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Preferences

(2 Kings 5:8-11)

Naaman’s preferences were working against his obedience.

“We’ve already dictated to God how we want Him to move.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Fear

(Acts 9:10-15)

Ananias was fearful because of what he had previously heard.

We all have fears and some fears are not bad.  Some fears are meant to alert you.

When fear paralyzes you then you are hindered in your faith walk and in obedience.

Experience

(Luke 5:6-8)

Just think what Peter would have missed had he let his experience take over.

A Need to Know it All Before You Obey

(Hebrews 11:8)

“God is not under any obligation to give you full insight before He requires you to obey.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Abraham had a such a relationship with God that he simply obeyed Him

Most of they time you don’t know what’s on the other side of your obedience.

Waiting for Perfect Conditions Before You Get Started

(Ecclesiastes 11:4)

“It will never be perfect so you might as well go ahead and obey.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Sometimes God just needs you to DO.

Simply obey.  Hold in high esteem your obedience to the Lord.

Hear. Obey. Leave the consequences up to God.