Reason to Obey
Written by:Pastor Jim Lennon
During my childhood I had a good reason to obey my parents and teachers – fear of punishment. While that can be a deterrent to choosing evil in order to avoid disastrous consequences, it is purely a self-focused motivation to obey – so that I might avoid unpleasant consequences. Unfortunately, this same fear-based motivation has plagued me over the years as a Christian in my motivation to obey God. I want to avoid pain and His displeasure. This again is a reason based on how it profits me. And, while it can......
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