How do I go from obeying God out of obligation to obeying Him out of love? — R.C. Sproul

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How do I go from obeying God out of obligation to obeying Him out of love?

How do I go from obeying God out of obligation to obeying Him out of love?

Preacher: R.C. Sproul
Tradition: Presbyterian — PCA
Published: Feb 25, 2022
Length: 4:07

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What should we do when our obedience to God seems more like a duty than a delight? From one of our live events, Derek Thomas, W. Robert Godfrey, and Stephen Nichols help us cultivate love for the Lord and the life He calls us to. To ask Ligonier a biblical or theological question, just visit ask.Ligonier.org or message us on Facebook or Twitter. https://ask.ligonier.org/

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Love & Compassion
Obedience

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