Faith is perfected by obedience

Romans 1:5

“By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for His name.”

Faith is perfected by obedience. To live by faith is to live life in perpetual obedience to God, His Word and His Spirit.

“Jesus was kind to me and chose me to be an

apostle, so that people of all nations would obey and have faith.” (Contemporary English Version – Rom 1:5)

“…who bring people from every nation to the obedience that is associated with faith…” (God’s Word)

“…in order to lead people of all nations to believe and obey.” (Good News Translation)

You get the drift of today’s meditation? Faith is associated with obedience. You cannot claim to be walking in faith or living by faith and be live in utter disregard of the word of God. Or decide to obey a part of God’s word and disregard another part. The Scriptures say concerning Abraham:

“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place…” (Hebrews 11:8)

If you claim that you believe God then obey Him and do whatever He has asked you to do today. Your obedience is the proof of your belief. Like an old hymn said:

Trust and obey

For there is no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey.

CONFESSION: I will obey you Lord, because I trust you.