A group of men were debating the benefits of leading a morally upright life. One man said that his compliance was motivated by fear. One person argued that it was love. A third man, though, asserted that the dread was driven by love. Yes, he did worry about the humiliation, disgrace, and punishment he may face for his transgressions, but the biggest worry of all was the worry of hurting his wife.
That provides some clarification on the words of our Saviour, "If you love Me, keep My commandments" (Jn. 14:15). We shall lose if we purposefully break those commandments. But how God responds to our disobedience ought to matter to us as well. We learn that God the Father experiences loving anguish in Hosea 11:8.
Because of Israel's wrongdoing, He declared, "My heart churns within Me; My sympathy is stirred."
When we disobey, Jesus feels pain as well. When Jerusalem rejected His love, He cried over it (Lk. 13:34). Paul also urged Christians in Ephesians 4:30–31 not to offend the Holy Spirit by having a harsh heart.
We will have more than enough reason to avoid wrongdoing and pursue righteous behaviour if we think about the suffering God experiences when we disobey him.
The desire to please God is the highest motivation for serving Him. Help me, Lord, to be scared of defying You so that I might do everything to Your utmost credit.
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