Magnificent Life

"My son, keep your father's commandment and forsake not your mother's teaching." Proverbs 6:20 A farmer's blessings depend on his obedience to the laws of nature. When a farmer follows the laws of nature, he is rewarded with a bountiful harvest. However, when a farmer disobeys the laws of nature, he is punished with a poor harvest. The farmer's blessings depend on his obedience to the laws of nature—the law of sowing and reaping. Likewise, a believer's obedience is one of the most important aspects of their lives. It is through obedience that they come into a closer relationship with God. Obedience is the key to a blessed life. In the Bible, there are many examples of obedience being rewarded. For example, when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son, Isaac, God provided a ram to be sacrificed instead. When Moses followed God's commands to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, God provided manna and water in the desert. And when David obeyed God's instruction as he led the Israelites, God provided victory in bat