Psalm 199:165 (KJV) reads,
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
And Proverbs 16:7 (KJV) reads,
When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
And then Jesus promises (John 14:23, KJV),
If a man ... will keep my words ... my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
The message is consistent. We should obey God, and in doing so, we can expect his love and comfort. And that obedience should be an all-consuming focus. God says (Isaiah 66:2, KJV),
To this man will I look ... him that ... trembleth at my word.
All bible translations render that word as "tremble," which seems to indicate more than just a passing familiarity with God's word. It should enter our heart and occupy our thoughts and concerns. We should actually fear falling into disobedience. And we can reach that level of "trembling" by praying ... without ceasing!
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