He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. – Proverbs 13:13
Have you ever completely ignored an order from your boss and they found out? I’m sure they got quite upset.
Those in leadership want obedience. They don’t want workers to make their own rules, and might very well punish with a vengeance.
Wisdom teaches us to also love the instruction from God, because it is for our good and others. When we fear God and obey what he says, he promises to reward our faithfulness. When we choose to live lives that dishonour Him, we are asking for judgement.
Either way we pay for disobedience. Slighting our boss results in very serious discussions. When it comes to God, our very lives might be in jeopardy.
Thanks for reading! Pete
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