Christianity is NOT a buffet line

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash." Matthew 7:24-27


"But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves." James 1:22


God requires our obedience. It's that simple. What kind of obedience does He require? Complete obedience. In fact, if one does not give their entire obedience to the Lord, or partial obedience, it is considered rebellion.


"For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king." 1 Samuel 15:23

Loving God is not enough. It is important, yes, but without the obedience that MUST come with that love, we are hypocrites. His word tells us that “If you love me, obey my commandments." John 14:15

Going through our day in partial obedience, or like we're in a buffet line, might go something like this...

"Love? Sure, I'll have a helping of that! Forgiveness? Ok, but only a little spoonful. Tithing? Not this week! We're tight on bills as it is! Compassion? That sounds good, plus it'll make me look good too!"

When we are HIS, we hear his whispers throughout our day. We read HIS word and know the truth, but if we stop there, we are not completing the work that needs to be done.

Dear Lord,
We are so thankful for your presence in our lives. Help us to be accountible to your Word, your Truths, your complete breath of life. Let our lives be a light in a dark world. In your Son's precious name we pray,
Amen