Counsel #5 — God’s Rules And Commandments

Picture: Counsel #5 — God’s Rules And CommandmentsCSL 71.1

God’s rules and commandments increase faith and happiness in God’s followers. Obeying God’s commandments from a response to His amazing grace brings joy and delight.^{[71]https://hopetv.ph/articles/have-you-asked-yourself-how-can-i-be-really-happy} However, if we are trying to become holy and acceptable to God by our own works in keeping the law, we are attempting an impossibility! It is God’s grace alone that makes us right with God.CSL 71.2

God waits in eagerness for us to ask Him to renew our hearts. He then empowers our obedience so it is not just an outward compliance but stems from our love for Him. As the Creator restores His image in us, His new-covenant promise is fulfilled in our lives (see Hebrews 10:16).CSL 71.3

“The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Psalms 19:8 NKJVCSL 71.4

“The Lord would have all His sons and daughters happy, peaceful, and obedient.” Ellen White in Steps to Christ, p. 124CSL 71.5

Reflect: How can you experience faith and happiness through God-empowered obedience as a result of your love for Him?CSL 71.6