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  THE ENTRANCE INTO A LIFE OF FULL OBEDIENCE
  by Andrew Murray
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Summary: Andrew Murray's sermon calls believers to embrace a life of
full obedience through the example and power of Christ.

Topics: "Obedience", "Self-Denial"
Scripture References: Matthew 16:24, Luke 6:46, John 14:15, Romans 12:1, Philippians 2:8

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Andrew Murray emphasizes the necessity of entering a life of full
obedience to Christ, warning against merely calling Him 'Master' without
following His commands. He encourages believers to seek the Holy
Spirit's conviction to recognize their disobedience and to confess
humbly for cleansing. Murray highlights that true obedience, exemplified
by Christ's own sacrifice, is essential for living a Christ-like life
characterized by mercy, forgiveness, and self-sacrifice. He calls for a
commitment to deny oneself and embrace the transformative power of
obedience unto death. Ultimately, he urges believers to trust in Christ
to perfect this obedience within them.

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You might think citing a text in which obedience is seen at its highest
state of perfection is a mistake for our consideration of entrance onto
this course. But it is no mistake. The secret of success in a race is to
have the goal clearly defined and to have it as our aim from the outset.

From the very outset of the Christian life, let us avoid the fatal
mistake of calling Christ ''Master'' but not doing what He says. Let all
who are to any degree convicted of the sin of disobedience come and
listen. God's Word will show the way to escape from such a life and gain
access to the life Christ alone can give--a life of full obedience.

To be as merciful as the Father in heaven, to forgive just as He does,
to love our enemies and do good to them that hate us, and live lives of
self-sacrifice and benevolence--this was the walk Jesus taught while on
earth. If you would hope to lead different lives, to possess a Christ-
like obedience unto death, begin by seeking God for the Holy Spirit of
conviction to show you your disobedience and to lead you in humble
confession to the cleansing God has provided.

Our Lord called us to deny ourselves and to take up our cross, to
forsake all, to hate and lose our own life, to humble ourselves and
become a servant of all.

God sent Christ into the world to restore obedience to its rightful
place in our hearts and lives. Christ came, becoming obedient unto
death, showing what true obedience is like. Obedience unto death is the
essence of the life He imparts. Shall we not accept it and trust Him to
perfect it in us?

(Excerpted from The Andrew Murray Daily Reader in Today's Language, pg.
29)

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