A study from Vince Baker Ministries
How can I obey God in everyday decisions?
James describes a hearer who remembers and acts. In Acts 5, the apostles face a direct conflict over bearing witness to Jesus. These different settings help distinguish ordinary faithfulness from a moment of public pressure. Start with what Scripture clearly calls for and seek counsel when an impression would have consequences for others.
Obedience When You Receive Conflicting Advice
Several sayings address loyalty to what you believe God has said. Read the apostles’ particular charge and why they answered as they did. When advice conflicts, identify the Scripture you are relying on, examine your motives, and invite trustworthy people to help you consider the impact.
Put one quote into practice
Choose one clear instruction about honesty, kindness, or making peace. State the action it calls for this week and when you can take it. Consider how the decision affects other people and follow up if something needs to be repaired.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- Acts 5:29 · KJV
- John 14:15-24 · KJV
- James 1:22-25 · KJV
- Acts 5:27-32 · KJV
11 Vince Baker quotes on obedience
Open this quote“You can count on God to curse you if you disobey, and you can also count on God to bless you if you obey Him.”
Open this quote“God will give you an answer to all of your problems if you obey Him.”
Open this quote“The more you obey God, the more you fall in love with Him.”
Open this quote“The more you fall in love with God, the more you obey Him.”
Open this quote“God wants to spoil you, if you could just be mature enough to obey Him.”
Open this quote“You can teach grace all you want, but it still doesn’t deny the fact that you have to obey all of the commands of Christ to be right with God.”
Open this quote“You have to love obeying God if you want to be close to Him and get anywhere with Him in your life.”
Open this quote“You can’t blame others for bringing a curse on yourself because of your own disobedience.”
Open this quote“There are heavy consequences on disobedience.”
Open this quote“Everything in your walk with God is hingent upon your obedience to God.”
Open this quote“Always obey what God told you to do for yourself and not what someone else said God said for you to do.”
