Question 1

What does consistent living look like?

Accepted Answer

Hebrews 13:8-9Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.Jesus is the role model for consistency in belief, character, and action. There will always be new ideas and new thoughts about how to live, but nothing can compare to the mighty grace of God, revealed in Jesus.Micah 6:8No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.James 3:13If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.When you live a consistent life, others can anticipate the character of your actions tomorrow by your actions today and yesterday.

Question 2

How can I possibly obey all God’s commandments consistently?

Accepted Answer

Romans 12:2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.Galatians 5:16So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.Philippians 2:12-13Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.Colossians 3:16-17Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.As a believer you have begun a life-long journey of transformation that has often been called “sanctification.” God is working in you by his son and by his spirit to enable you to live a consistently godly life. Dwell on the message of the scriptures, know God, and recognize your new life in Christ as you are moved to righteous living.

Question 3

Does it really make a difference if I live a consistent life or not?

Accepted Answer

Deuteronomy 8:1“Be careful to obey all the commands I am giving you today. Then you will live and multiply, and you will enter and occupy the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors.”1 Thessalonians 4:12Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.Titus 2:7You yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.People may not accept your faith, but if your lifestyle is consistently kind and helpful, more often than not they are compelled to trust and admire you. In addition, your life will benefit from the wisdom of God’s commands.

Question 4

How do I develop more consistency in my walk with God?

Accepted Answer

Psalm 119:44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.Micah 6:8No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.John 14:15“If you love me, obey my commandments.”John 15:10-11“When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”1 John 2:3We can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments.Develop a desire to obey God. If you have children you know they usually try to obey because they want to please you, even if they don’t always achieve it. That is what God is looking for. He knows that because of your sinful nature, you won’t always obey him. What he wants is your desire to obey, because that is the sign that you love and respect him, that you believe his way for you is best. If you consistently disobey because you enjoy it, you do not yet love God the way he wants you to.

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