LET'S TALK ABOUT IT Obedience is the condition of salvation. Not the merit — Christ alone is the merit. “For by grace are ye saved through faith… not of works.” (Eph 2:8–9) But the same grace that saves also transforms: “Faith, if it hath not works, is dead.” (James 2:17) “He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.” (Heb 5:9) “Here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” (Rev 14:12) Obedience doesn’t purchase salvation. It proves we’ve accepted it. Grace forgives rebellion. Grace does not preserve it. You cannot walk into the light while clinging to rebellion. Christ is the door. But no one enters carrying defiance. Salvation is a gift. Transformation is the evidence you’ve received it. #FaithAndWorks #ObeyGod

Half Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22–23 “And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry...” Obedience is one of the greatest virtues in the life of every believer. It is the key that unlocks divine favor, blessings, and fellowship with God. However, many Christians today are guilty of half obedience—they obey God partially, selectively, or conveniently. Yet, in God’s eyes, half obedience is total disobedience. 1. WHAT IS HALF OBEDIENCE? - Half obedience means doing part of what God commands but leaving out the rest. It is obeying God where it is comfortable, but compromising where it is costly. - Saul was commanded to utterly destroy the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:3), but he spared King Agag and the best of the sheep and oxen. He obeyed partly — and lost his throne. - Half obedience often disguises itself as good intention, but it is rebellion wrapped in religion. 2. WHY GOD REJECTS HALF OBEDIENCE - It questions His authority: When you obey partially, you tell God He is not fully wise. - It opens the door for pride: Saul claimed he had obeyed God (1 Samuel 15:13), yet he had twisted God’s word to suit himself. - It hinders divine blessings: God cannot trust a man who chooses what part of His command to follow. James 2:10 – “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” 3. EXAMPLES OF HALF OBEDIENCE IN THE BIBLE - Lot’s wife (Genesis 19:17,26): She left Sodom but looked back — a partial obedience that cost her life. - Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1–10): They gave part of what they promised, pretending it was all — God judged them immediately. - Moses (Numbers 20:7–12): He struck the rock instead of speaking to it — one act of disobedience barred him from entering Canaan. 4. THE DANGER OF HALF OBEDIENCE - It leads to rejection by God (1 Samuel 15:26). - It destroys destinies that started well. - It deceives you into thinking you are still right with God when you are not. - It gives room for the devil to accuse and deceive. Luke 6:46 – “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” 5. TRUE OBEDIENCE IS COMPLETE OBEDIENCE - True obedience is immediate, total, and joyful submission to God’s Word — no excuses, no delay, no compromise. - Abraham obeyed completely when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1–18). - Noah obeyed every detail of God’s instruction concerning the ark (Genesis 6:22). - Jesus Christ obeyed even unto death (Philippians 2:8). These examples show that complete obedience is the pathway to divine promotion. 6. AREAS WHERE BELIEVERS STRUGGLE WITH HALF OBEDIENCE - Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14–15) - Tithing and giving (Malachi 3:10) - Evangelism (Matthew 28:19–20) - Purity and holiness (1 Peter 1:15–16) - Submission to authority (Hebrews 13:17) We must examine our hearts: Do we obey only when it suits us, or do we obey even when it costs us everything? 7. HOW TO WALK IN COMPLETE OBEDIENCE - Know God’s Word – You can’t obey what you don’t know (Joshua 1:8). - Trust God’s wisdom – Obedience flows from faith in His plan. - Submit your will – Say like Jesus, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). - Be filled with the Holy Spirit – He gives grace to obey fully (Ezekiel 36:27). Fear God more than man – Choose God’s approval over human praise. * Half obedience may seem small in the eyes of men, but it is rebellion before God. Every time we obey partially, we limit God’s move in our lives. The throne that Saul lost because of half obedience was given to David — a man after God’s own heart who obeyed completely. Beloved, God is calling us today to a higher level of obedience — not halfway, not occasionally, but completely and consistently. PRAY THIS PRAYER * Lord, forgive me for every area of partial obedience in my life. * Lord, give me a heart that delights in full obedience. * Deliver me from self-will and pride that resist Your instruction. * Holy Spirit, empower me to obey instantly and completely. * Let my obedience bring glory to Your name and blessings to my destiny. Comment if you are blessed #HalfObedience #TotalObedience #ChristianFaith #WalkInObedience #HearingGod #ObeyGodFully #FaithInAction #KingdomLifestyle #BibleTruth #SpiritualGrowth

When God Visits Your Dreams… Imagine sleeping peacefully and God drops a warning: 🚨 “You’re about to mess up—BIG time.” That’s exactly what happened to King Abimelech. But here’s the plot twist: he listened, repented, and God healed his whole household. Dreams matter. Obedience matters more. #DreamWarning #Genesis20 #EpicBibleMoments #ObeyGod #DivineProtection https://youtube.com/shorts/b00WCKF1erM?si=ZIxs5HXJdgoD7w9T

"The Time Is Now" 🕊️ Word of Encouragement: You were not born to blend in with the world you were created to stand apart, shine brightly, and live boldly for Jesus. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Holiness, obedience, and surrender must begin today. Let your life shout YES to God, and NO to compromise. He’s calling. Rise now while there’s still time. 🔥 Wake-Up Call: Stop waiting for "someday." Sin won’t wait. Death won’t wait. Jesus won’t delay forever. Get right with God. Repent. Live holy. The time to live for Him is not later it's now. #TheTimeIsNow #LiveForJesus #NoToTheWorld #YesToChrist #ObeyGodNow #HolyLiving #MarkedByGod #EternalFocus #WakeUpCall #JesusIsComing #FaithOverFlesh #SpiritualBoldness #GlowingForGod #KingdomWarrior #RepentNow #LiveReady

Which one are you? #Jeremiah17and9 #HeKnowsMyHeart #ObeyGod #BeHumbleBeforeHim #Humility #Obedience #Worship #BiblicalWorship

So many people seem to think that they have the power and authority to change scripture by rejecting the parts they don't like. They don't want to keep the feasts and want to celebrate the pagan tradition of Christmas so they reject the scripture that says keeping the pagan traditions and using them to worship Him is an abomination. Then they reject the verses that forbid them from keeping the pagan traditions and command them to keep the feast days. It doesn't work like that. It is purely carnal. It is of the world. You can reject scripture all you want. You can deny their validity or gravity. But it doesn't change a thing. And it will NEVER change their truth. ---------------------------------------- #DontChangeScripture #Repent #Rebellion #Obedience #ObeyGod #CrucifyYourFlesh #CarnalChristians

"I hear what you're saying, but I worship God this way." I hear it again and again. I share scriptural truth with them, explain how God wants us to worship Him and even how to find those instructions in their own Bible. I explain how God Himself said do not take on the pagan ways and don't worship Him the way they worship their gods. But it falls on deaf ears. They just say, "Well, I don't see it like that. I like Christmas and I'm going to keep doing it." And then there's the famous, "God knows me heart." This, their choices to feed their flesh in rebellion instead of obeying the Word of God, is supposed to absolve them of their sin of disobedience - I guess that's the intent anyway. But Yeshua said that is we love Him we will obey Him. So by not obeying Him and doing things their own way, they are showing that they do NOT love Him. A Christmas (and other pagan holidays) keeping Christian is an oxymoron. If you truly love Yeshua (Jesus) but you continue to keep the traditions that HE said don't keep and continue to reject the feast days that HE said to keep, then you are in disobedience. And you don't truly love Him. You love yourself more - making YOURSELF your own god. Stephanie Marshall Mayberry ---------------------------------- #IfYouLoveHim #KeepHisCommandments #LoveGod #LoveYeshua #Obedience #ObeyGod #ObeyScripture #Idolatry #WalkInTheWord #HowNotToBeLukewarm #PaganTraditions #FeastDays #Sabbath #Torah #TenCommandments

I see too many preachers teaching out of their heads, their ideologies, instead of out of the Book. Whatever you teach, be prepared to support it with scripture. And I don't mean one verse. I am talking about at least two, preferably several, with plenty of context. People need to know that the things you teach are not your own beliefs that you pulled out of thin air. They need to know that you are teaching straight from scripture. You are God's mouthpiece, not His editor. Teach from the Word, pure and plain. And when they balk, when they argue, when they reject, they are balking at, arguing with, and rejecting Yehovah God - NOT you. Stephanie Mayberry ----------------------------------- #TeachTheWord #TeachScripture #2Corinthians13&1 #TwoOrThreeWitnesses #LetHisWordBeEstablished #GodsMouthpiece #ObeyGod #HowNotToBeLukewarm

Actions do truly speak louder than words. You can claim to love Yeshua but if your actions don't line up with your words - if you aren't OBEYING Him (which HE equated with love) - then it is all a facade. Do you willfully and repeatedly obey Yeshua? Do you keep His Sabbath? His feast days? Do you recognize Him as God Almighty and honor Him? Do you keep His commandments? Are you baptized in HIS NAME? Or are you willfully and repeatedly in rebellion against Him. Whichever it is, THAT is who you are. --------------------------------- #ObeyGod #ObeyYeshua #Repent #WhoAreYou #TurnAwayFromSin #KeepHimCommandments #IfYouLoveHim #LoveYeshua

Many people refute the Sabbath before even trying it. I don't understand how anyone can refute something that Yehovah said we are to do. We don't get to choose how to obey God or how to serve Him and honor Him. He gave us all those instructions in His word. And Sabbath is a great place to start. What have you got to lose by doing it God's way? Shabbat Shalom Stephanie Mayberry #TasteAndSeeThatTheLordIsGood #Sabbath #KeepGodsSabbath #KeepTheSabbathDayHoly #WalkAsHeWalked #Obedience #ObeyGod #KeepingSabbathIsHoliness #IfYouLoveHim #KeepHisCommandments