Confusion Over Love and Obedience

I address a question that was sent about confusion regarding the relationship of love and obedience.
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[@dunklunk6535]

Random but I hate when pastors come around with their clickbaity titles that are “oh so convicting isn’t it?” “FIXZX YOUR LIFE” man it just triggers and amps up my compulsion to immediately just cave in to fear, so I even turned off the ability to see recommended videos, so I can just focus on my journey. Not fear. Thx mark.

[@sagenosnibor9173]

I love how he's showing more if his humourous side! Thanks Mark for the great content!

[@marktdejesus]

Me too. 😂 Thank you.

[@faithsrealtalk2292]

I just binge watched your videos. Everything is needed for Christians to fully hear this. I am in support and have been learning so much

[@tonypino5415]

Amen! Paul even goes on to expound that obediance without love comes to nothing! Here's an OT example. When Judah found out Tamar was pregnant he immediately ordered her to be killed, which was the Law of God, but then he found out the child was his own, love kicked in and he had mercy and took Tamar as his wife! Perfect picture of Christ!

[@beanpie2912]

I struggle with this so much so that its effected my relationship with God. I was being disobedient for many months and the one time i decided to repent properly, i tried to do what was right all the time. It drove me deeper into a depression and it really effected my love for the Lord. Now I'm not sure what to do now because I want to obey God, but obedience is hard when my heart is harder and i know that my heart feels really far. I want to obey, but i've already abused His grace so much with disobedience.

[@peaceseeker7441]

Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

[@beth4095w]

Matthew 11:28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

[@ey6545]

I suggest watching/listening to his videos specifically on religious ocd. When one thinks of needing to ‘repent properly’ it can be a compulsion, and a symptom of a punishment-based relationship with God. Everyone is disobedient, that’s why His grace is there. It is black and white thinking to think that you have abused His grace.

[@bjones5791]

“ I never knew how bad I was until I tried really hard to be good.”C.S.Lewis

[@margaretgrosskreuz8687]

@@bjones5791 yes. C S Lewis was brilliant. Sadly, many believers are still trying to get God's approval by obeying the 10 commandments,. They say with the help of the Holy Spirit 😪

[@_cr8ive_]

🤣🤣🤣 The shopping center announcements are absolutely brilliant lol 👌🏻👍🏻🤝🏻🤝🏻🤝🏻🤝🏻❤️

[@senonimoustv2497]

Living and rejoicing in God's grace is obedience.

[@healwithalex]

Yes!!!!!

[@CiciNicoleTv]

Hey Mark what if you see obedience as a threat and not as a statement made in love. A lot of times when I think of obedience stress rises because I think obedience or the rule is threatening me

[@TAQ2Music]

I can relate.

[@user-qc9pd5fe5q]

Focus on God, praise Him. Don't focus on yourself. You're accepted in the Beloved. When you're focused on God's goodness and character you'll love him. And when you love Him, then it's easier to obey.

[@kyletelan6945]

Just had my sister order me your book, “Exposing the Rejection Mindset,” as her Christmas gift to me! Can’t wait to start reading!

[@shanetasadie]

24:58 thank you for the humor! This can get tough and I think many of us needed the chuckle.

[@ms181]

I'm sorry, but as much as I'd love to experience it, it's maddening to try to have a relationship with someone you can't see or hear.

[@josea3651]

It's by Faith! Just take the step and talk to God one day at a time and read the bible! You will be surprised. Don't overthink it, just do it (like Nike says) 😀

[@gabegibby6515]

I feel you brother. Love your honesty.

[@star.283]

God can and does speak to His children and we all need to hear Him to grow our relationship with Him❤ I encourage you to read the book "Listening to God" by David thery!

[@ketsialove]

Believing God's truth is obedience. Even that, God helped me believe him. Truth is, we are forgiven, loved and accepted because of what Jesus did for us not because of what we do or dont do.

[@glendagajsek-shears3890]

I was brought up "rules" and commandment focus within growing up in the Church (SDA). But and home and outside of church us not strict of disciplined only jobs/school focused home life and getting by life with being entertained. I found it challenging to keep living up to any standard. I tried doing and being invloved in church more because I was getting convicted living in the "world" more than loving and obeying God and living for Christ. and then I would be backsliding or not fully or truly converted. Then it was another battle of not reaching out to others because we are It was really the love is missing. But I understand how rules/LAws create a type of order or system and instructions for a type of life.

[@shastawork8152]

Just found your website Thank you so much! Helping us heal through Jesus the only true source of Love

[@rosaortiz7842]

This is incredibly helpful! Mark, please do a Parenting in Love, series.

[@derekmendoza338]

Thank you Mark for continuing the journey of unconditional love ❤️

[@Nightwalker25-m3u]

Hey there Mark, Andrew here, I'm grateful for your content and uplifting encouragement.

[@Nightwalker25-m3u]

The song Journey by Journey on the journey instrumental is spiffy.

[@Justjewels8436]

Thankyou for all the clarity you give. Its always a good place to come when im spinning out

[@briannabyrd2807]

God bless you and your family! Thank you so much!

[@alexandriarcollins]

Your videos are truly a blessing Mark. God bless you & your family🤍

[@TAQ2Music]

I often feel that if i am believing God for something and I sin, especially if it is a repeated one, then God won't meet the need i am trusting Him for. How do I deal with this?

[@LexHeroux]

I get this

[@tastehisgoodness]

God is faithful to His own unchanging nature and Word, not because of our actions, but because of who He is. So if God has promised to provide for all your needs, He WILL do it! ❤ He also wants to walk with you THROUGH the sins, so that you will not them anymore ❤❤❤

[@josea3651]

Thank you Mark and God bless you. I needed to hear this 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@J6delta]

Thank you mark, your videos continue to help me greatly.

[@annaruthboyce]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful!!

[@nicoleanthony9398]

AMEN!!

[@loriwicker1701]

Good morning Mark and Melissa, Merry Christmas ⛄🎄, have a Blessed Day. Thank you for this video ☺️.

[@81Yochanan]

So good video! So mind renewing...keep up the good work 👍

[@solomon.powell]

This is helpful Mr. DeJesus. Thanks. Checking this out as a way of screening you for some people in my life who asked me about you. I was nervous when I saw this video title, and was listening to see if you would throw obedience under the bus, but you didn't. That 1 John 5:3 thing "The commands are not burdensome" -is gold. Usually, when hard-working Christians feel burdened, it's not because of the commands, but because of their perfectionism or their OCD. The thing to throw off is not the pursuit of obedience, but their perfectionism and the OCD gunk. Thanks for targeting that stuff, not making obedience a bad guy. You are walking into the tension and not taking shortcuts. I even think there is a form of "slavery to righteousness" that is healthy (Romans 6:18, etc). But it's only in the context of healthy relationship and being secure in his love that that form of "slavery" is safe. And most of your audience just isn't there. Or (myself include), we drift in and out of it. But yeah, thanks for not making love and obedience into enemies. So many teachers are doing that and winning huge followings. Much better to endure the tension, and really find out what the source of discouragement is, rather than throwing out babies with bath-water. And oh my word, your sound-effect game is on point! Well-done!

[@Nightwalker25-m3u]

I'm glad you didn't have a mean brother Mark. You don't seem to talk about having brothers or sisters. Mhmmmm❤

[@marktdejesus]

It's complicated. I have three half siblings.

[@Nightwalker25-m3u]

@marktdejesus oh okay I can relate.