Obedience isn’t just about following rules —it’s about responding to God’s love with trust and action. When we live as doers of the Word, we put our faith into motion. James 1:22 calls us not just to hear God’s Word but to live it out — in our relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
“Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
– James 1:22
Obedience is not about perfection — it’s about direction. It’s about walking in alignment with God’s Word, allowing His truth to shape our choices, words, and relationships. Whether it’s forgiving someone who’s hurt us, choosing integrity when no one is watching, or stepping out in faith despite fear — obedience is where faith becomes visible.
True obedience begins not with rules, but with relationship. When we truly know God — His heart, His faithfulness, His goodness — obedience becomes a willing response, not a burdensome task.
It’s love that motivates our surrender. Just as Jesus obeyed the Father in all things, even unto death, we are called to reflect that same trust and submission in our daily walk.
This month, as we reflect on what it means to obey, we invite you to move from merely hearing the Word to living it. Through devotionals, teaching, and practical resources, discover how obedience is not about about earning God’s love but about our expression of love for Him.
Being Doers of the Word:
A reading plan to align yourself to God’s voice
As Christians, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, make us more like Christ. But we can bear this fruit only when we listen to His voice and obey. Start reading to reflect God’s character to the world around us.
Doing What God Says: A Video Devotional
This short video devotional invites you to reflect on what it means to take God at His Word—and act on it. It’s not always easy, but obeying God even when life gets difficult leads to deep joy.
God at the Center: A ‘Discovery Series’ article
A ‘Discovery Series’ article to help you build spiritual habits that will draw you closer into a relationship with Christ, by obeying His Word. Take a deep dive into Scripture and explore practical ways to live out your faith daily through intentional obedience.
The Epistle of James: A free online course
Explore the core aspects of walking obediently with God, the wisdom in the book of James and it’s relationship to practical living with obedience, trust, and surrender.
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Journey Through James: A book to turn belief into action
Uncover this carefully woven teaching, passage-by-passage, on the epistle of James, as you face various intersections in life—a devotional study that will help you discern and follow the wisdom and way of God and not the world.
Living by the Word: An overview of James’ epistle
Watch this short-animated video on the book of James which combines the wisdom of Jesus with the book of Proverbs, challenging us to live a life wholly devoted to God by being doers of the Word.
“If you love Me, keep My commands.” — John 14:15
Take a moment to reflect on what obedience to God looks like in your life today.
Let each step be guided by His Word and Spirit.
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