John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.
In addition, God has not called us to merely agree with Him, He has called us to love and obey Him, and wheresoever this is done with the intelligent understanding of Who He is, and with the clear knowledge of His singular prerogatives, persons will have the confidence to seek Him in each and every situation. There are cute duties delegated to the Christian, and there are disagreeable duties that also need to be performed.
It’s the same in every household because there are times when the parents might have to do things they may prefer not to do. There are things God prefers not to do but He has to, for the greater good of all. The same is true of pastors, elders and of church boards, for there would be times when decisions will have to be made, that may not jive well with every single church member. Persons should not expect to agree with every decision the board makes.
The performance of duties in the kingdom of God must never be made subject to feelings, because there would be times when you will not feel good about doing certain things that God requires. We are elaborating on the dangers of the subjective form of Christianity. Discipleship involves obeying God even when you are not feeling good about doing so, or when you may have serious questions or even doubts about what He did, or didn’t do.
Acts 9:10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prays.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!