Obeying God's Commandments: The Forgotten Truth That Could Change Your Life Forever
In a world drowning in confusion, moral decay, and spiritual apathy, the timeless wisdom of God’s commandments remains the ultimate guide to truth and righteousness. Yet, many have strayed from these divine instructions, leading to chaos and destruction. Have we forgotten the power and significance of God’s laws? Could our failure to obey them be the reason for the turmoil in our lives and the world today? The answer is clear—returning to God’s commandments is the key to revival, peace, and eternal life.
The Ten Commandments: A Divine Covenant That Still Stands
Many believe that the Ten Commandments are outdated, irrelevant, or simply a list of religious rules. However, Jesus Himself affirmed the importance of these laws, emphasizing their eternal significance. When asked about the greatest commandment, He responded:
> "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39)
Though Jesus summarized the commandments in love, He never abolished them. Instead, He magnified them, showing their true depth and meaning. Consider the original Ten Commandments given by God in Exodus 20:
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness.
10. You shall not covet.
These commandments are not mere suggestions—they are divine instructions for a blessed and righteous life.
Jesus Upheld the Commandments: Are You?
Many falsely claim that Jesus came to abolish the Law. However, His words prove otherwise:
> "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." (Matthew 5:17-18)
Jesus emphasized that obedience to God's commandments is a direct expression of love for Him:
> "If you love Me, keep My commandments." (John 14:15)
He went even further, intensifying their meaning. For example, regarding adultery, He taught:
> "You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matthew 5:27-28)
Clearly, Jesus did not nullify the commandments; He deepened their spiritual significance.
The Old Testament Echoes God’s Commandments
Long before Jesus' earthly ministry, God made it clear that obedience to His commandments was the path to life and blessings:
> "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply." (Deuteronomy 30:15-16)
Ignoring God's commandments leads to destruction, but obedience brings His divine favor:
> "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments." (Psalm 112:1)
Are the Ten Commandments Still Relevant Today?
In an age where moral relativism reigns, many ask: “Do we still need the Ten Commandments?” The answer is a resounding YES! Society's moral decline is proof that when we abandon God’s law, we invite chaos. The commandments act as a moral compass, leading us back to holiness and truth.
Jesus warned about lawlessness in the last days:
> "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." (Matthew 24:12)
Could this prophecy be unfolding before our eyes? The world is in turmoil, but there is hope—a return to God’s commandments!
Obeying God’s Commandments Leads to Eternal Life
One of the most powerful encounters in the Gospels is when a rich young ruler asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus’ response was crystal clear:
> "If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments." (Matthew 19:17)
Jesus pointed him back to God’s laws, proving that they are essential for salvation. But it’s not just about mechanical obedience—it’s about a heart fully surrendered to God, living in love and truth.
The Choice Is Yours
God has given us the freedom to choose—obedience or disobedience, blessings or curses, life or death. Which path will you take? Will you continue down the road of compromise, or will you stand firm in His truth?
> "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all." (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
The call is clear: Return to God’s commandments. Embrace His truth. Walk in His ways.
Your destiny depends on it!
Will you heed the call?
