OBEDIENCE is NOT just an Old Testament law - it is also a New Testament requirement. The only difference is that we no longer have to adhere to the old sacrificial laws of atonement if we sin - which we all have.
Christ Jesus is now our Eternal Perfect Sacrifice, and we always have forgiveness for our sins - if we believe Him, OBEY Him, and are joined to Him.
God said through Jeremiah: "I wanted them to trust Me and OBEY My Voice.
In those early days, I told them: 'I will be your God, and you will be My people. Follow Me every step of the way into a life that is good.'
But they didn’t trust Me. They didn’t OBEY My Voice. They refused to listen to Me. Instead they followed the plans of their own stubborn hearts. Each step was a step backward, not forward." ~ Jeremiah 7:23-24
Jesus said: "Follow My example in OBEYING the Father’s commandments and receiving His Love. If you OBEY My commandments, you will stay in My Love." ~ John 15:10
The Apostle Paul said: "Doesn’t it make sense that if you sign yourself over as a slave, you will have to OBEY your master? The question before you is: What will be your master? Will it be sin - which will lead to certain death - or OBEDIENCE - which will lead to a right and reconciled Life?" ~ Romans 6:16
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