The First Mark of a Disciple: Love = Obedience

Obedience Assessment

This is not about guilt. It’s about clarity.

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How to use this assessment

Answer prayerfully and honestly. Let Jesus form you, not shame you. Rate each statement using this scale.

1Not true yet
2Sometimes
3Mostly
4Consistently
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Love Through Obedience

Am I following Jesus, or only agreeing with Him?

I measure my love for God by obedience, not just feelings.

I measure my love for God by obedience, not just feelings.

When Jesus’ Word confronts me, I submit rather than negotiate.

When Jesus’ Word confronts me, I submit rather than negotiate.

I obey promptly, not eventually.

I obey promptly, not eventually.

I do what God says even when it costs me comfort, popularity, or control.

I do what God says even when it costs me comfort, popularity, or control.

Trusting God’s Ways

Do I obey because I trust His heart?

When I don’t understand, I still trust God’s wisdom over my reasoning.

When I don’t understand, I still trust God’s wisdom over my reasoning.

I obey from love, not fear, because He loved me first.

I obey from love, not fear, because He loved me first.

I believe God’s commands protect my future, not restrict my life.

I believe God’s commands protect my future, not restrict my life.

I don’t redefine obedience to fit my preferences.

I don’t redefine obedience to fit my preferences.

Obedience in Time & Priorities

What I do first reveals who I obey most.

I give God my first time, not only my spare time.

I give God my first time, not only my spare time.

I prioritise prayer, Scripture, and time with God even when busy.

I prioritise prayer, Scripture, and time with God even when busy.

My schedule reflects my values, not just my pressures.

My schedule reflects my values, not just my pressures.

I say no to things that distract me from obedience to God.

I say no to things that distract me from obedience to God.

I do not use busyness as an excuse for spiritual neglect.

I do not use busyness as an excuse for spiritual neglect.

I make time for what God asks me to do, not only what I want to do.

I make time for what God asks me to do, not only what I want to do.

Obedience in Thought Life

Obedience begins in the mind before it appears in behaviour.

I take sinful or negative thoughts captive quickly.

I take sinful or negative thoughts captive quickly.

I do not entertain thoughts I know are not pleasing to God.

I do not entertain thoughts I know are not pleasing to God.

I renew my mind with Scripture rather than feeding fear or worry.

I renew my mind with Scripture rather than feeding fear or worry.

I refuse bitterness, jealousy, lust, pride, or revenge in my thoughts.

I refuse bitterness, jealousy, lust, pride, or revenge in my thoughts.

I bring my thoughts into obedience to Christ.

I bring my thoughts into obedience to Christ.

I do not justify wrong thinking just because no one can see it.

I do not justify wrong thinking just because no one can see it.

Obedience in Speech

My words reveal my obedience.

I avoid gossip, slander, and negative talk.

I avoid gossip, slander, and negative talk.

I speak truth even when it is uncomfortable.

I speak truth even when it is uncomfortable.

I apologise quickly when I am wrong.

I apologise quickly when I am wrong.

I use my words to encourage rather than tear down.

I use my words to encourage rather than tear down.

I control my tongue when I am angry or emotional.

I control my tongue when I am angry or emotional.

I do not complain or grumble when things are difficult.

I do not complain or grumble when things are difficult.

Obedience in Relationships

Love for God is seen in how I treat people.

I forgive people quickly and do not hold grudges.

I forgive people quickly and do not hold grudges.

I treat people with respect, patience, and kindness.

I treat people with respect, patience, and kindness.

I pursue reconciliation when relationships are broken.

I pursue reconciliation when relationships are broken.

I do not manipulate, control, or use people for my benefit.

I do not manipulate, control, or use people for my benefit.

I honour my commitments and relationships.

I honour my commitments and relationships.

I choose obedience to God over sinful relationships.

I choose obedience to God over sinful relationships.

Obedience in Work & Responsibility

Integrity is obedience when no one is watching.

I work with honesty and integrity.

I work with honesty and integrity.

I arrive on time and honour my responsibilities.

I arrive on time and honour my responsibilities.

I do my work as if I am working for the Lord.

I do my work as if I am working for the Lord.

I do not cut corners or do the minimum required.

I do not cut corners or do the minimum required.

I keep my word and honour commitments.

I keep my word and honour commitments.

I am faithful in small responsibilities.

I am faithful in small responsibilities.

Costly Obedience

Obedience is tested where surrender is expensive.

I obey God even when it costs me comfort.

I obey God even when it costs me comfort.

I obey God even when it affects relationships.

I obey God even when it affects relationships.

I obey God even when it affects my plans.

I obey God even when it affects my plans.

I obey God even when others do not understand.

I obey God even when others do not understand.

I choose obedience over convenience.

I choose obedience over convenience.

I choose obedience over reputation or approval.

I choose obedience over reputation or approval.

Continuous Obedience

Disciples are not those who obey once, but those who continue obeying.

I remain faithful even when I feel discouraged.

I remain faithful even when I feel discouraged.

I continue obeying even when no one notices.

I continue obeying even when no one notices.

I return quickly to obedience when I fail.

I return quickly to obedience when I fail.

My obedience is consistent, not occasional.

My obedience is consistent, not occasional.

I am more obedient today than I was a year ago.

I am more obedient today than I was a year ago.

I want to finish my life faithful to Jesus.

I want to finish my life faithful to Jesus.

Your summary

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One faithful next step

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Personal response

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Closing prayer

Lord Jesus,
You loved me first, and I want to love You through obedience.
I surrender my will, my plans, my comfort, and my fears.
Forgive my partial obedience and delayed obedience.
Teach me to trust You fully and follow You completely.
I choose obedience over convenience,
obedience over comfort,
obedience over my own understanding.
I choose to follow You.
Amen.

Final truth

Do not skip.

  • Obedience is love expressed through trust.
  • Partial obedience is still disobedience.
  • Delayed obedience is still disobedience.
  • Obedience does not earn God’s love, but it keeps us close to Him.
  • Disciples are not those who agree with Jesus, but those who obey Jesus.

A disciple is someone who has decided that obedience to Jesus is no longer optional.

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