Is There Only One Motivation for Obedience?
For Christians who know they are saved by grace and not by works, there is always a fundamental question that arises: Why should I obey God? This question is not about whether Christians should obey God (all agree on that), but about the proper motivation for obeying God. What should drive our sanctification?
Some have answered this question by suggesting that there is only one proper motivation for our obedience, namely our justification. We should look back at the finished work of Christ with gratitude and appreciation, and this will drive us to follow and obey him.
Now, there is much that is commendable about this motivation. Indeed, I would … Continue reading...