Jason Hunter 1 John 2:3-6 UPwords 4 = Obedience The extreme importance of Obedience! Obedience is crystal clear evidence of Regeneration Obedience is one of the highest priorities of the Bible The Benefit of Obedience, It offers protection Strategy of Satan = Doubt God - and - rely on Self Root of sin then is pride and unbelief Cure is Obedience because it requires trust and humility Obedience Protects against Self-doubt The 2 Gretest Knowledges of all humanity 1. To Know God 2. To Know Eternal Life Obedience Protects against Self-Deception It is possible = 1 John 1:8, James 1:22, Proverbs 14:12 Obedience Protects against Self- Devotion Love for God or Love for Self ( that is the question) Matthew 6:24 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Obedience Protects against Self-Direction Proverbs 3:5-6 Matthew 7:24-27 The Test of Obedience Find something in scripture you don't want to do and guage your reaction 1. Obey 2. Excuse