Disciples are Obedient Part 2 // Be One Before You Build One // Pastor Orlando Hale Sr.

Obedience isn’t just about following rules, it’s about expressing love through action. Jesus calls us in Matthew 28:20 to teach disciples to obey everything He commanded, reminding us that true discipleship is measured by obedience, not religious ritual. Saul’s story in 1 Samuel 15 shows that partial obedience is still disobedience—God desires our hearts more than empty sacrifices. As disciples, we’re called to holiness (1 Peter 1:13-16), humility (Philippians 2:5-8), and honor (Philippians 2:9-18), following Christ’s example of surrender and integrity. Obedience itself is our offering, our worship, as Paul writes in Romans 12:1-2: living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, transformed by His Word. This is what sets us apart as followers of Jesus—our love for Him demonstrated through daily obedience that brings light, joy, and glory to His name