Love: The Fruit of the Spirit 7-Day Bible-Reading Plan by Kenneth Copeland MinistriesSampel

# Disobedience Is Dangerous Sometimes people think God’s commands are just suggestions, but they aren’t! Everything God instructs us to do is for our good. And that includes in the area of love. You see, when we don’t obey God, we open ourselves up for the devil to have a field day in our lives. And, even worse, we block the countless blessings God is waiting to shower on us. Let’s take a look at two of the places He commands us to love. Romans 13:8 (NIV) says, “…whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” That means not loving others is breaking God’s law. And, of course, let’s not forget John 15:12, which says, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” Disobedience is dangerous! Just as when we obey God’s Word, we experience victory and live as overcomers, when we disobey Him, we experience defeat. We step out of the light and start stumbling around in the darkness. That’s not a safe thing to do. We want to stay protected and on the victory side. We want to walk continually in God’s power and manifested presence by communing with Him in His Word and keeping His command of love. Next time you think about lashing out at someone or letting envy get the best of you, ask yourself this, “Am I willing to put my blessings and victories on the line right now for this one moment?” Most likely, the answer will always be no.