Obedience to God
Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.


I. ITS NECESSITY.

1. Commanded (Deuteronomy 13:4; Deuteronomy 10:12).

2. The condition of acceptance with God (Exodus 19:5; Jeremiah 7:23).

3. The condition of securing God's help (Exodus 23. 22; Deuteronomy 7:9).

4. Expected of God's people (Deuteronomy 27:9, 10).

5. More than burnt-offerings (1 Samuel 15:22).

6. A fit return for God's mercies (1 Samuel 15:24).

7. Must obey God rather than man (Acts 4:19, 20; Acts 5:29).

8. Exhorted (Jeremiah 26:13; Jeremiah 38:20).

9. A proof of friendship to Christ (John 15:14).

II. WHAT IT INCLUDES.

1. Obeying God's voice (Exodus 19:5; Jeremiah 7:23).

2. Obeying God's law (Joshua 1:7; Isaiah 42:24).

3. Bringing every thought into obedience to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5).

4. Obeying the gospel (Romans 1:5; Romans 6:17; Romans 10:16).

5. Keeping God's commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

III. HOW TO BE RENDERED. Should be —

1. From the heart (Deuteronomy 11:13; Romans 6:1).

2. Willingly (Psalm 18:44; Isaiah 1:19).

3. Faithfully (Joshua 22:2, 3).

4. Undeviating (Deuteronomy 28:14).

5. Constantly (Philippians 2:12).

IV. MOTIVES TO.

1. Promises to (Exodus 23:22; 1 Samuel 12:14, 15; Isaiah 1:19).

2. Blessedness of (Deuteronomy 11:27; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Luke 11:28; James 1:5).

3. Disobedience punished (Deuteronomy 11:28; Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Joshua 5:6; Isaiah 1:20).

(S. S. Times.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

WEB: But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.




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