Discipleship Step 4
Obedience
Obedience turns what we believe into the way we live. As we trust God, we learn to follow His Word even when the path requires faith.
Developing a Life of Obedience
- Study and meditate on Scripture regularly.
- Pray for guidance and strength to obey.
- Remain attentive to the Holy Spirit’s conviction.
- Study Jesus’ obedience to the Father.
- Practice faithfulness in small decisions.
- Be willing to move beyond your comfort zone for God’s purposes.
- Make obedience an intentional commitment.
- Trust God when circumstances are uncertain.
- Seek accountability from mature believers.
- Respond promptly when Scripture makes the right course clear.
- Confess, repent, and learn when you fail.
- Remember God’s past faithfulness.
- Thank God for opportunities to obey.
- Use spiritual disciplines to deepen dependence on God.
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15