Instant Obedience⁣ ⁣ The person who fears God says, "How close can I get to God? & How far away from sin can I get," not "How much sin can I get away with?"⁣ ⁣ Psalm 55:19—"Because they do not change, therefore, they do not fear God."⁣ ⁣ Proverbs 1:7—"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." ⁣ ⁣ Proverbs 27:7—"A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet". ⁣ ⁣ The fear of the Lord is to obey God, even when you don't see the benefit of it. ⁣ ⁣ Complaining is saying, "God, I don't like what You're doing, & if I were You, I would do it differently."⁣ ⁣ Hebrews 11:24-26⁣ ⁣ Some religious people think suffering pleases God, but it's obedience that pleases Him.⁣ ⁣ The cross doesn't speak of suffering; it speaks obedience.⁣ ⁣ Genesis 22:1-18⁣ ⁣ Exodus 33:1-3 ⁣ ⁣ God's presence was more important to Moses than His promises. But to Israel, God's promises were more important than His presence. ⁣ ⁣ Practice instant obedience. Will you obey even if you don't see the benefit of it?