Obedient Believers

Two Ways to “Keep” God’s Commands

Aaron Lee | May 1, 2026 | FCBCW Awana | John 14:15

Introduction

Is God like a boss where we’re just supposed to do what he says?

If you love me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14:15)

1. Continual obedience

The first way to understand keeping God’s commands is to continuously obey God’s commands.

To keep means to maintain, preserve, and be consistent. You willingly obey, submitting to his rules. You regularly follow him. Throughout the Bible, God equates his commands with who he is. It shows his character.

God is not like a boss where we can clock in and clock out of our job. We are continuously under his care and we are always to obey him.

Application: Obey God quickly.

2. Joyful obedience

The second way to understand keeping God’s commands is to joyfully obey God’s commands.

To keep means to guard and protect, as if it is a treasure. You are eager to obey God. You feel free when you obey God.

God is not like a boss where we have no relationship. He is real, accessible, and precious to us. 

Application: Obey God with a good attitude.

Gospel

Jesus obeyed God perfectly.

he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even to death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8)

Big Idea

Christians love God when they obey him quickly and with a good attitude.

Conclusion

God is not like a boss. God is a Heavenly Father.

Notes

Adapted from Awana: Agents of Grace.