A Path to Soul Health
January 1, 2025
1 Peter 4:17-18 The time has come for judgment, to begin with the household of God. And if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who refuse to obey the gospel of God? "If it is hard for the righteous person to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and sinful person?" (Proverbs 11:31) So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.
The only way to keep the soul healthy is to commit it to God by prayer and patient perseverance in well-doing.
To Obey the Gospel of God
To obey the gospel is to act by God's will. (Romans 14:7-8; Ephesians 1:11)
My authority is God the Father (Romans 9:19-21; 13:1-2)
Obedience to the gospel requires unyielding commitment and patient endurance.
To obey the gospel means:
- Believing in God the Father (Hebrews 11:6; John 10:38; John 11:25-27; 14:8-11)
- Believing all that He has done for us in Jesus Christ (John 3:14-16)
- putting faith and trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior: "And anyone who believes in God's Son has eternal life."
- Repenting of sin (Acts 3:17-20); 8:22; 20:21; James 4:8-10)
- Discipleship
- Submit to Him and obey His Word (John 14:15, 21, 23; 15:10; 1 John 2:3-6, 3:21-24; 5:3)
- Die to selfish desires (2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 4:2)
- Take up your cross and follow Jesus (Matthew 16:24)
- Humbly serve others, loving them sacrificially (John 13:12-17; 15:9-14; 1 John 4:7-21)
- Suffer for the sake of Christ (Acts 14:21-22; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 3:10-12; James 1:2; 1 Peter 3:14)
- Live for Christ - make it my aim to do His will and please Him in everything (Romans 14:7-8; 2 Corinthians 5:9, 15; 1 Peter 4:2)
Obedience will make you worthy for His kingdom
My aim is to do His will and please Him in everything.