The First Mark of a Disciple: Love = Obedience

Obedience Assessment

Youth

This isn't a test, and nobody's grading you. It's a chance to be honest about how you're following Jesus.

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How to use this assessment

Answer honestly and talk to God as you go. Then bring it with you when you meet with your leaders. Rate each statement using this scale.

If anything here brings up hurt, talk to one of your leaders or another adult you trust. If someone is hurting you, please tell a trusted adult straight away. You don't have to carry it alone.

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Loving Jesus by Obeying Him

Am I following Jesus, or just agreeing with Him?

I show I love God by doing what He says, not just by how I feel.

I show I love God by doing what He says, not just by how I feel.

When the Bible says something I don't like, I do it anyway instead of arguing.

When the Bible says something I don't like, I do it anyway instead of arguing.

When I know what God wants, I do it straight away, not “later”.

When I know what God wants, I do it straight away, not “later”.

I do what God says even when it's not easy or not cool.

I do what God says even when it's not easy or not cool.

Trusting God's Ways

Do I obey because I trust Him?

When I don't understand why, I still trust that God knows best.

When I don't understand why, I still trust that God knows best.

I obey God because He loves me, not because I'm scared of Him.

I obey God because He loves me, not because I'm scared of Him.

I believe God's ways are there to protect me, not to ruin my life.

I believe God's ways are there to protect me, not to ruin my life.

I don't change what God says to fit what I want.

I don't change what God says to fit what I want.

Time & Priorities

What I do first shows who I follow most.

I give God my best time, not just whatever is left over.

I give God my best time, not just whatever is left over.

I pray and read the Bible even when I'm busy with school, sport or friends.

I pray and read the Bible even when I'm busy with school, sport or friends.

I put my phone down so I can spend time with God.

I put my phone down so I can spend time with God.

I don't use “I'm too busy” as an excuse to skip time with God.

I don't use “I'm too busy” as an excuse to skip time with God.

Thought Life

Obeying starts in my head before it shows in what I do.

When a wrong thought comes, I deal with it quickly instead of letting it stay.

When a wrong thought comes, I deal with it quickly instead of letting it stay.

I don't keep watching, scrolling or thinking about things I know don't please God.

I don't keep watching, scrolling or thinking about things I know don't please God.

When I'm worried or scared, I go to God and His Word.

When I'm worried or scared, I go to God and His Word.

I don't let jealousy, anger or wanting payback take over my mind.

I don't let jealousy, anger or wanting payback take over my mind.

I don't excuse wrong thinking just because no one can see it.

I don't excuse wrong thinking just because no one can see it.

Speech

My words show who I'm following.

I don't gossip or talk behind people's backs, online or in person.

I don't gossip or talk behind people's backs, online or in person.

I tell the truth, even when it gets me in trouble.

I tell the truth, even when it gets me in trouble.

I say sorry quickly when I'm wrong.

I say sorry quickly when I'm wrong.

I use my words to build people up, not put them down.

I use my words to build people up, not put them down.

I watch what I say when I'm angry, including in texts and comments.

I watch what I say when I'm angry, including in texts and comments.

Relationships

Loving God shows in how I treat people.

I forgive people and don't hold grudges.

I forgive people and don't hold grudges.

I'm kind and patient with my family, even when it's hard.

I'm kind and patient with my family, even when it's hard.

I respect my parents or carers, even when I don't agree with them.

I respect my parents or carers, even when I don't agree with them.

I include people instead of leaving them out.

I include people instead of leaving them out.

I choose God's way even when my friends want me to do something wrong.

I choose God's way even when my friends want me to do something wrong.

School & Responsibility

Integrity is doing what's right when no one is watching.

I'm honest with my schoolwork and tests, and I don't cheat.

I'm honest with my schoolwork and tests, and I don't cheat.

I do my best at school, at home and in jobs I'm given.

I do my best at school, at home and in jobs I'm given.

I do my work as if I'm doing it for Jesus.

I do my work as if I'm doing it for Jesus.

I keep my promises and do what I said I'd do.

I keep my promises and do what I said I'd do.

I'm faithful in small things, like chores and being on time.

I'm faithful in small things, like chores and being on time.

When It Costs Me

Obeying gets tested when it costs me something.

I obey God even when it means missing out.

I obey God even when it means missing out.

I obey God even when my friends don't get it.

I obey God even when my friends don't get it.

I'd rather follow Jesus than be popular.

I'd rather follow Jesus than be popular.

I stand up for what's right, even when it's awkward.

I stand up for what's right, even when it's awkward.

Keep Going

Disciples don't obey once. They keep on obeying.

I keep following Jesus even when I feel down or far from God.

I keep following Jesus even when I feel down or far from God.

I keep doing what's right even when nobody notices.

I keep doing what's right even when nobody notices.

When I mess up, I go back to God quickly instead of hiding.

When I mess up, I go back to God quickly instead of hiding.

I'm following Jesus more now than I was a year ago.

I'm following Jesus more now than I was a year ago.

I want to follow Jesus for my whole life.

I want to follow Jesus for my whole life.

Where you're at

Answer the remaining 41 statements to see where you landed.

1. Loving Jesus by Obeying Him–
2. Trusting God's Ways–
3. Time & Priorities–
4. Thought Life–
5. Speech–
6. Relationships–
7. School & Responsibility–
8. When It Costs Me–
9. Keep Going–

One next step

Choose one to try this week.

Personal response

Start. Stop. Stay.

Closing prayer

Jesus,
You loved me first, and I want to love You back by obeying You.
I give You my choices, my plans, my phone, and my fears.
Forgive me for the times I've only half obeyed, or put it off.
Help me trust You and follow You all the way.
I choose obeying You over what is easy,
obeying You over being popular,
obeying You over doing it my way.
I'm following You.
Amen.

Real talk

Don't skip.

  • Obeying is how I show Jesus I love Him and trust Him.
  • Half obeying is still not obeying.
  • “Later” obeying is still not obeying.
  • Obeying doesn't make God love me more. He already does. It keeps me close to Him.
  • Disciples don't just agree with Jesus. They do what He says.

A disciple is someone who has decided that obeying Jesus is not optional.

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