At a certain children's hospital, a boy gained a reputation fore reeking havoc with the nurses and staff. A week later she stood before his bed. You must tell me yourself. We want to give him a pennies worth. We can't have it both ways.
True discipleship is a matter of obedience.
It is trusting God enough to do what he says. All the pious words in the world do not equal the faith of the one who does what God tells him to do. But I must caution you here. God desires not just outward conformity. He also wants our hearts to be involved.