Maurice W Armstrong

Why Repent? Simply Obey. Maurice W Armstrong

WHY REPENT? SIMPLY OBEY. The book: Why Repent? Simply Obey, is about learning obedience to the word of God."God is not a man that he should lie." (Numbers 23:19 KJV). Therefore, whenever He speaks, obedience is the only expected response. Our obedience, however, must come from a heart of love, not because of a command. This is the measure of His stature to which we must attain-to obey God because we love Him. Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15). (Emphasis added). Our love for God is demonstrated by obedience to His Word. Furthermore, obedience is an act of worship. When we're truly in love, we'll do whatever it takes to please.... But without faith, it is impossible to please God." (Hebrews 11:6). "Obedience...therefore is the only proof of our faith in God." (Dr. Mike Murdock). Because of their unbelief, the children of Israel wandered in the desert for 40 years. Similarly, the church today drifts in a wilderness of continuous sin and repentance. Although a life of continuous repentance may seem godly, it's indeed slavery to sin. (Romans 6:1-14). Why keep on repenting? When we can instead learn to be obedient, for when we're obedient there's no need for repentance, and repentance is never a substitute for obedience. Therefore, learning obedience should be the primary focus of every Christian... not repentance. Following His example, we must become "Obedient unto death..." (Philippians 2:8). In closing, obedience is not an option, but an absolute essential to Christlikeness. (Hebrews 5:8)."Leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ... let's go on unto perfection...." (Hebrews 6:1). Maurice W. Armstrong