Of course we choose to follow his lead or not.... That’s not following commandments that’s living by faith as He leads us to do His will.... Corey lied to the Guestapo to protect the Jews she was hiding.....but she still ‘lied’....that would be breaking the command not to lie... But she walked by faith.
If you love God you will keep his commandments. If you say you love him but don’t keep his commandments, you are a liar. That is very clear from the bible. Even someone who may have eaten lead paint chips as a child/young adult can understand that (not talking about you).