Satan's strategy is to influence us to disobey God. It was his purpose in the Garden of Eden when he tempted Eve, and it is his objective today. The first step to spiritual victory, then, is obedience. Five, obedience shows our love for God. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
Love is an action word.
It results in obedience and a desire to please. Six, obedience releases the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, enabling us to be effective witnesses for the Lord Jesus. Paul recognized the need for His power. Seven, God reveals Himself to those who obey Him. If Christ is not a joyful, personal reality in your life, it could well be the result of disobedience.