One of the things about an ENTJ personality like myself is that they are basically rule followers. And they hold others accountable to follow the rules. If I have been told what I am to do by someone in authority and I understand it and have the means to do it, I am going to do my best to do it. Now that hasn’t always been the case. There was a time, in my young adult years, when I was living in selfishness and rebellion against some things that I would do what I wanted to, often times denying my values and without consideration of the impact to myself or others. But having submitted my life to Christ, I know that if I am disobedient to what I know to be God’s will, there will be a price to pay. And it isn’t always just confined to consequences to me alone. Sometimes others get hurt. So, if one has committed to following Christ, one should know that failure to be obedient has consequences. That’s no different. however, than it is for someone not following Christ. There will be consequences in that case, too. However, if one is truly seeking God’s will, and obediently doing it to the best of one’s understanding and ability, then one can count on God’s protection and God’s redemptive work to bring good out of whatever comes. I find myself disciplined along the way at times and have to learn God’s will in new circumstances or as new directions are revealed. Everything isn’t always perfect, but God is always there to help guide one through it. I feel truly sorry when one insists on continuing in his or her own way, acting out disobediently against God and the authorities God’s placed in their lives, disregarding what they know to be God’s will. It’s a dangerous choice. 1/4/16 CBB
