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Words to Live By — Command Authority

Timeless Truth

You must be careful to obey all of my laws and regulations, for I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:37 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom

“Man, proud man,  Drest in a little brief authority,  Most ignorant of what he’s most assured.” – Shakespeare, Measure for Measure

“People, like sheep, need to follow a leader–occasionally in the right direction.”  – Alexander Chase

“Wicked men obey from fear, good men, from love.”  – Aristotle

“Obedience to God is the most infallible evidence of sincere and supreme love to him.”  – Nathanael Emmons

“One who believes, obeys; one who obeys, believes.”  – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“In simple trust like theirs who heard Beside the Syrian sea The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow Thee.”  – John Greenleaf Whittier

Treasured Gifts

* Jesus’ promise that if we obey hm, He will make himself real to us.  (John 14:21)

* The delight and benefit of meditating on God’s Word

* God’s sovereignty over the universe and the human heart

Today’s Affirmation

Respecting the King of king’s command authority and believing He is concerned for my well-being, I will yield to his mastery in all realms of my life.

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Pastor (ret) Johnny R. Almond

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