What does the Bible say about obeying the will of god?
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The Bible teaches that obeying God’s will is the grateful response of those who truly know and trust Him, flowing from faith rather than earning salvation. Jesus warns in Matthew 7:21 that mere words are not enough, while John 14:15 joins love for Christ with keeping His commands. God desires obedient hearts above outward religious performance, as 1 Samuel 15:22 shows. Romans 12:2 calls believers to renewed minds that discern God’s good will, and Luke 22:42 displays Christ’s perfect submission to the Father. Though Christians still struggle with sin, God equips His people to do His will through Jesus Christ, as Hebrews 13:20-21 promises.
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- Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
- 1 Samuel 15:22
Samuel said, Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.
- John 14:15
If you love me, keep my commandments.
- 1 John 2:17
The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.
- Ephesians 6:6
not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
- Romans 12:2
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."
- Luke 22:42
saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."
- Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.
- Hebrews 13:20-21
[20] Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus, [21] make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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