What does the Bible say about devotedness to god?
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The Bible teaches that devotedness to God is the grateful, whole-life response of those whom He has made and redeemed, expressed in faith, obedience, worship, and love. Job 23:12 and John 4:34 portray delight in God’s word and will above personal desires. Romans 12:1 calls believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, while 1 Corinthians 6:19 reminds them that they belong to God and are to honor Him bodily. Christ Himself completed the Father’s work in John 17:4, and His people now live not for themselves but for Him who died and rose for them, as 2 Corinthians 5:15 declares. Such devotion rests on God’s faithful care and aims at His glory among all nations.
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- A characteristic of saints Job 23:12
- Christ, an example of John 4:34; John 17:4
- Grounded upon
- The mercies of God Romans 12:1
- The goodness of God 1 Samuel 12:24
- The call of God 1 Thessalonians 2:12
- The death of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:15
- Our creation Psalms 86:9
- Our preservation Isaiah 46:4
- Our redemption 1 Corinthians 6:19; 1 Corinthians 6:20
- Should be
- With our spirit 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Peter 4:6
- With our bodies Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 6:20
- With our members Romans 6:12; Romans 6:13; 1 Peter 4:2
- With our substance Exodus 22:29; Proverbs 3:9
- Unreserved Matthew 6:24; Luke 14:33
- Abounding 1 Thessalonians 4:1
- Persevering Luke 1:74; Luke 1:75; Luke 9:62
- In life and death Romans 14:8; Philippians 1:20
- Should be exhibited in
- Loving God Deuteronomy 6:5; Luke 10:27
- Serving God 1 Samuel 12:24; Romans 12:11
- Walking worthy of God 1 Thessalonians 2:12
- Doing all to God’s glory 1 Corinthians 10:31
- Bearing the cross Mark 8:34
- Self-denial Mark 8:34
- Living to Christ 2 Corinthians 5:15
- Giving up all for Christ Matthew 19:21; Matthew 19:28; Matthew 19:29
- Want of, condemned Revelation 3:16
- Exemplified
- Joshua Joshua 24:15
- Peter, Andrew, James, John Matthew 4:20-22
- Joanna, &c Luke 8:3
- Paul Philippians 1:21
- Timothy Philippians 2:19-22
- Epaphroditus Philippians 2:30
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