We ought to!

Acts 5:29 (KJV)

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

In this verse, Peter and the other apostles offer us a valuable lesson. Let's have a look at the article to learn more about it.

By nature, Peter would be unstable and fearful. We can see this in the Bible; there are numerous instances where he is depicted in this manner.

There are two versions of Peter: one in the Gospels and another from Acts onwards. What was the reason for this? Why has Peter's personality changed?

Peter denied Christ in the Gospel, but now he is obeying God rather than men!

Peter was an influencer as well, and his team would follow his lead. One such occasion that comes to mind is when other disciples were mindlessly following Peter (see John 21:3). In the book of Acts, all of these men, however, go through a change.

These heroes are shown as men who are bold, courageous, and God-obedient. Hallelujah! I call these apostles heroes because they have put Christ first in their lives and no longer worry about their own lives. And these godly men have given their lives for the sake of Christ. Isn't that amazing?

Disobedience is depicted in the first book of the Bible. God's command was disobeyed by Adam and Eve. They've taken a bite out of the forbidden fruit. As a result, they were both cast out of Eden.

We see the act of obedience by the men of God in the first book of the New Testament (of course, after the four Gospels). The disciples and 120 members heeded God's word and sat in the upper room, seeking the anointing. Following the anointing, these men are completely transformed into new people. And they are now making such strong statements.

Jesus Christ obediently followed His Father's instructions. Following the Father’s orders, he gave his life to save mankind.

There are numerous examples of people who obeyed God in the Bible (my favourites are Joseph and Daniel).

What happens if you obey God? The key to winning God's heart is obedience.  I'm not asking you to impress God with your good works by saying this. Obeying God's word is the only good work. When his people obey his Word, God rejoices.

Acts is, in my opinion, a fitting name for the book. It was time for God's men to act, and they did so under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

“Ought to” is used to express an obligation or an expectation that someone should do something.

The text (Acts 5:29) implies that obeying God is a "must"; there is no other option. Remember, God does not force himself on you; you have the freedom to obey anyone you want, whether it is God or men. It is all up to you. We shall choose whether to consume the fruit of obedience or disobedience. But, in my opinion, obeying God should be our sole option.

So, how about you? Do you follow God's word or man's word? Take time to reflect in God's presence and make the changes that the Holy Spirit desires.

Obey HIM rather than them!

God bless you!