Living righteously before a holy God in a broken world. Its no simple matter, and there is no simple formula for success. Instead, following Christ calls for a lifelong sustainable strategy. And that changes everything. The Obedience Option guides Christs followers through the book of Ephesians in the pursuit of an "overwhelming faith"a life-dominating conviction that all God has for us through obedience is better by far than anything Satan can offer through selfishness and sin. A passion for righteousness overwhelms other passions. Righteous living becomes our joy and Gods purposes are achieved in our lives. Christ is displayed consistently and conspicuously to a world in need. Like Christians today, the church in Ephesus was greatly in need of clarity when it came to living in a way that was consistent with the commands of Christ. The message of Gods eternal Word is as relevant today as it was then. From Scripture we learn the effects of overwhelming faith: It shields us, preserves the soul, brings assurance and conviction and enables us to run the race that is set before us. But it doesnt just happen. Building this kind of faith requires great diligence, and it grows through exercise and opposition. It is a faith that delights in obedience and finds righteousness the prize that fits our hearts for heaven.
