True obedience is equated to Love.
Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:
23 Jesus replied, “Loving Me empowers you to obey My Word. And My Father will Love you so deeply that We will come to you and make you Our dwelling place. 24 But those who don’t Love me will not obey My Words. The Father did not send Me to speak My own revelation, but the Words of my Father.
25 I am telling you this while I am still with you.
26 But when the Father sends the Spirit of Holiness, the One like Me Who sets you free, He will teach you all things in My Name. And He will inspire you to remember every Word that I’ve told you.
As we mature in obedience to The Word, we are expressing our Love for Our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit. As this maturity occurs, Truth springs forth in our consciousness and we begin to see the world for what it truly is. We are led to see or experience situations which are clearly true or false in our matured discernment. We are no longer manipulated by man’s soulish intent but are now aware of falsehoods which were previously thought to be viable outcomes.
Our needs and desires change. We no longer need bigger this or a more luxurious that. We become practical to what is needful for us to fulfill our callings. Everything else is simply nonessential to our walk.
Jesus did not need a PhD behind His Name. He did not need a 25,000 square foot mansion to call home. He did not need a Rolls Royce to drive around nor did He need the latest jet aircraft to zoom around in. He was all about the people who needed Him. People needed to relate to Him and feel comfortable that He was not condescending in His acts, speech, or possessions. He did not perpetuate a false impression but instead led a humble life while ministering on earth. He was and is the Perfect Example of what life is all about… Love in action and perfect obedience to FATHER’S Divine Intent. Actions speak louder than words or perceptions.