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  OBEYING GOD
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer emphasizes the need for a radical reformation among
Christians, arguing that this change in behavior is necessary for
spiritual regeneration.

Topics: "Obedience", "Reformation"
Scripture References: Isaiah 1:16, Acts 13:46

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of reformation among Christians,
arguing that true regeneration cannot occur without first addressing the
need for obedience to God's voice. He highlights the dire consequences
of rejecting God's message, as illustrated by Paul and Barnabas turning
to the Gentiles. Tozer calls for a cleansing of evil deeds and a
commitment to justice and righteousness, urging believers to respond to
God's invitation for transformation. He stresses that the Holy Spirit
will not regenerate those who remain stubborn and unyielding.
Ultimately, Tozer's message is a call to action for Christians to align
their lives with God's will.

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The second question is: How many are worthy to hear His voice? In Acts
13:46b Paul and Barnabas told the people, "Since you reject it . . . we
now turn to the Gentiles." This is a terrible judgment. But here is the
gist of what I want to say: A radical and sweeping reformation is
imperative among the people called Christians--Protestants generally and
evangelicals in particular. What is meant by reformation? Some may
recoil from that word; I have heard people say, "I do not believe in
reformation--I believe in regeneration." That sounds good and it gets
some amens, but the fact is, if you do not have reformation you cannot
have regeneration. The Holy Spirit will not come and regenerate carnal,
stubborn people who will not obey Him.

First there must be a reformation.

Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight!
Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the
oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the
widow. "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your
sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are
red as crimson, they shall be like wool" (Isaiah 1:16-18).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/obeying-god/
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