Quotes About Obedience

Honor your father and mother, Son. You chose to honor us, and you did the right thing. Your father and I believe God wanted to protect you for a greater purpose.

Another paragraph from Chris's journal replays in my mind: "The things that tempt me from following God daily aren't sinful things," he wrote. "They're good things—duty to my family, to my father's company, to the people at my church. But if I am going to devote myself to following God, I must be willing to leave the good things behind as I seek the best thing—total submission and obedience.

Oh, I'm interested in everything, Joe. That's why I'm a bloody brilliant detective.' She gave him her widest smile. 'That's why I'm in charge and you're sitting there, doing as you're told.

Missions is not just for missionaries; God's call is for all.

Missions is practicing God's presence until His passion compels us to obey.

submitting to the will of another requires trust and humility.

Something wasn't right in the Nicholls household, but what could I do about it? I hated to see two kids so unhappy, but if Mr. Nicholls had his rules, who was I to question them? It was his house. Joey and Nate were his sons.

Shannon stopped prancing and tucked herself into a perfect sit. I smacked

Imani's sit command worked the first time for every dog except the bull terrier and the dachshund, who clearly had minds of their own. Britty finally sat, but she looked like a small coiled spring about to leap into the air. When Shug, the bull terrier, eventually responded to her owner's gentle pressure, she swung her back end around so that it rested on her owner's foot.

uncritical loyalty

Lord's work

Hosea was the prophet whom God commanded to marry a prostitute.

Why didn't Noah save the dinosaurs, if God told him to bring two of every creature?

I must learn to be obedient. How fortunate I am to have a husband who helps me.

I rest my rule on Loyalty, not on Force.

The person following is never in control, which she knows full well and which is exactly why she does it.

bribes are a big no-no unless you want a puppy who listens only when you're waving a big piece of chicken in your hand.

Proactive training involves teaching your puppy what to do rather than waiting until your puppy is misbehaving to call attention to the wrong behavior.

For example, to prevent your puppy from barking every time someone comes to the door or walks by, have treats and toys at the ready and use them to distract your puppy.

Many puppies learn the magic of holding still along the way. They often default to sitting still and just patiently waiting, watching you. Reward that action!

Don't rush this direction. Take your time and use encouragement to ensure that your puppy has a rock-solid Stay throughout their lives.

As your puppy approaches the lure, say Leave It to warn them off. When they back away, kneel to play, reward, or pet them lovingly.

If your puppy lunges for the treat anyway (and most will), snap your hand shut over the treat like a clam and wait until your puppy pauses from even a split second to toss the more savory treat at their feet, saying Find It!

After they understand that your approach isn't threatening, the next time your puppy grabs something you don't want them to have, find a treat cup, shake it, and call them over. Say "Give" as you offer a treat. Praise them when they release the object and help them find a chew toy. You can say "Where's your toy?" to encourage them.