God calls for consistent obedience. Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. Acceptable obedience must be sincere. Instead of being commended, he stood condemned. And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul . . .
Justice demands a joyful obedience.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. God wants to put His law in our hearts, not on our backs. The soul of godliness is fearful obedience-a service rendered in the spirit of reverence and awe for our Maker and King. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. The man who walks with God is no one else than the man who agrees with God.