Subject: The Mechanics of Obedience and Faith - Toni Babcock

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The Mechanics of Obedience and Faith 
Toni M. Babcock

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him,” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV).

In examining the mechanics of ‘coming to God’ in obedience and faith, there’s a tell-tale difference between 1) The one who cravenly fears he is without God but still tries to please Him, and 2) The one who realizes he’d be without God were it not for Jesus—and comes to God in faith.

Do you see the difference? The first individual puts his hope in himself to get God to accept him. He works very hard but fails to please. The other puts his hope in Jesus, believing God will supply his need for salvation. He knows he’s nothing and can do nothing without God, so he comes as he is, believing God exists and will reward him with the power to be what he ought to be.

Note the difference between fear and self-effort, and rest and faith, because there are no kingdom promises in the Bible for those who have no faith. A fear-based approach to God says “What good thing must I do to please God, and avoid judgment?” A faith-based approach says “I can’t do anything good without God, but I trust the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, I have the power to do what pleases Him.

Jesus paid the penalty for our sins, and then rose victorious over the grave so we could come into a faith-based relationship with Him, not a fear-based relationship. He alone holds the power to fill our hearts and make us what we ought to be. If you’re unsure about your standing with God, I encourage you to trust in Jesus to dispel your fear and wash away your guilt. Invite Him to fill you with His life. His Life is the true power of the gospel.

Toni M. Babcock is the author of Reflections from the Heart and The Stone Writer, Christian Fiction for Young Readers and Teens. Contact
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