Mercy Church - Charlotte, Nc

As Christians, we don't obey God in order to earn favor, we obey God because we have favor. God's commands are good, but when you obey out of religious duty it smothers your love for God, and you could eventually fall into the trap and you will say things like, "well, I tried this Jesus thing, and it just didn't work for me. I did everything Jesus asked. I'm a good person, why do I feel so empty?" You feel empty because you need to understand this new kind of obedience.