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  GOD'S WILL? OR MINE?
  by Oswald Chambers
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Summary: To gain spiritual insight and grow in your faith, you must obey
God's word and be willing to put things right.

Topics: "Obedience To God", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:23, Luke 11:28, John 7:17, Acts 5:29, Romans 6:16, Hebrews 5:9, James 1:22, 1 John 2:3

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Oswald Chambers emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes not
from intellect but from obedience to God's will. He highlights that
obedience is the key to gaining insight into Jesus Christ's teachings,
and that spiritual darkness often results from our unwillingness to
obey. Chambers stresses that when God speaks to us, we are immediately
tested on our obedience, and disobedience hinders our spiritual growth.
He urges believers to address any unresolved conflicts or issues before
coming to God in worship, emphasizing the importance of obedience to
God's word even when it seems challenging or unconventional.

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"If any man will do His will, he shall know...." John 7:17

"The golden rule for understanding spiritually is not intellect, but
obedience. If a man wants scientific knowledge, intellectual curiosity
is his guide; but if he wants insight into what Jesus Christ teaches, he
can only get it by obedience. If things are dark to me, then I may be
sure there is something I will not do. Intellectual darkness comes
through ignorance; spiritual darkness comes because of something I do
not intend to obey.

"No man ever receives a word from God without instantly being put to the
test over it. We disobey and then wonder why we don't go on spiritually.
'If when you come to the altar,' said Jesus, 'there you remember your
brother hath ought against you. . . don't say another word to Me, but
first go and put that thing right.'

When Jesus brings a thing home by His word, don't shirk it. If you do,
you will become a religious humbug. Watch the things you shrug your
shoulders over, and you will know why you do not go on spiritually.
First go-- at the risk of being thought fanatical you must obey what God
tells you.

My utmost for his highest, July 27

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/oswald-chambers/gods-will-or-mine/
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