The world has more than enough inactive believers and unbelieving activists. ObeyGC² is about becoming believing activists.

It is always amazing to me that people who claim to believe in and follow Jesus so often do not live as if that is the case. What is perhaps more amazing is the surprising number of people who have beliefs which should lead (if really believed) to a life of self-centered hedonism but actually engage in some tremendously selfless and altruistic behaviors. It’s crazy! I am led to suspect that many people have a serious chasm between their stated beliefs and their actual worldview. I can’t explain it and I can only guess at some of the causes. Is it too much to ask for people to live out true beliefs and right behaviors?

Mic 6:8
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

ObeyGC² is all about the glory of God and His mission in the world; about His Kingdom.

This is what all of life and history is about as well. This is an expression of worship and is intended to draw others into a life of worship and service to the One who created us and loves us. There is no higher calling and no greater way to invest one’s life, energy, and time.

Matt 5:14-16

ObeyGC² is about us becoming contributors rather than consumers; living a life aimed at giving and catalyzing rather than comfort and convenience; being characterized by doing and teaching rather than fruitless hypocrisy.

It is for people who want to serve rather than being served; people who want to make a difference and make the world a better place. It is for people who are serious about wanting to follow Jesus and follow His example.

Matt 20:25-28
25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

ObeyGC² isn’t saved people who are healthy, wealthy and wise. Rather it is Reproducing disciple-servants who are generous healers and teachers.

The goal is not only to raise peoples standard of living or education or health but to help them realize and achieve their God-given calling and purpose to be a blessing to others. Those with faith in God are spiritually children of Abraham to whom God gave the following promise.

Gen 12:2-3
“I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you.”

ObeyGC² is helping people help themselves and others.

It isn’t only about doing good or doing the right thing. It’s also about doing things in the right way; the most effective way; the way that will ultimately have the greatest possible impact for good. This means capacity building. It means blessing others in such a way that they can and will bless others.

Eph 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

ObeyGC² is ordinary people empowered by God making a difference together wherever they are.

On one hand, it is for everyone. On the other hand, it’s only fully possible for those who are followers of Christ, those who are filled with the Holy Spirit. It is aimed at changing the status quo for God’s purposes at all times and in all places.

1 Cor 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

ObeyGC² is far more than missions. ObeyGC² is an expression of discipleship, involving us in the investment of who we are and what we have in doing and teaching all that Christ commanded with keen stewardship.

Discipleship is the process of following Jesus. The phrase “doing and teaching all that Christ commanded” is a reference to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 and is a summary of what Jesus said it meant to make disciples. Stewardship is a key idea of being a faithful follower and is integral to the ethos of ObeyGC² All that we have and all that we are is a gift of God. To show our love and gratitude we need to make the most of it for His pleasure and His glory.

1 Cor 4:2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.