Why obey him?

Jesus is better off for having been crucified. Seriously, he was obedient, then rose from the dead and now he reigns with the Father.

Sometimes, living disciplined and obedient feels terrible, but there is no regret when we are. Life is better when we're obedient. Even if it doesn't feel like it at the time. Selfishly, it's a better life to obey Jesus.  Not for good self image, but to love Him, who loves me far more.