Quotes About Obedience

The fact that in such remote tune as the fifth century a woman could command the respect, the reverence, and moral obedience which were so fully and freely rendered to Bridget will naturally surprise the many who reflect that in most countries it is only a few centuries since women came out of semi-bondage. But, in Ireland, from the remotest time of which we have any record, historical or legendary, woman stood emancipated, and was oftentimes eligible for the professions, and for rank and fame.

When we ask God to move a mountain, God may give us a shovel.

There are two ways to submit to authority, then. One is by obeying the good laws; the other is by openly suffering the consequences of disobeying the bad laws—that is

Prayer is less about trying to get God to do something we want God to do and more about getting ourselves to do what God wants us to do and to become who God wants us to become.

Interestingly, Jesus did not send us into the world to make believers but to make disciples. You can worship Jesus without doing the things he says. We can believe in him and still not follow him.

Andre Trocmé, who pastored the remarkable Le Chambon community during World War II, said, "Nonviolence was not a theory superimposed upon reality; it was an itinerary that we explored day after day in communal prayer and in obedience to the commands of the Spirit.

After two days, Gilsa allowed her to rise awhile and follow her around the yard, though she was not to lift so much as a chicken's egg. When Ani shadowed Gilsa into the coop anyway, Gilsa slapped her hands away from the task and then asked her what the chickens were saying. "'People are here to take the eggs' and so on. Chickens aren't the best conversationalists." "I'm glad," said Gilsa. "Makes me feel better about eating them.

Ani saw herself cleary in the moment, as a face in darkness gains sudden dimensions in a flash of lightning- -a young girl, a silly thing, a lapdog. a broken mare. She did as she was told. She rarely gave thought to her duties or spent deep hours or acted alone. She realized she would never have been capable of taking her mother's place. That realization did not bring relief. Instead, the thought of the journey and her unknown future chilled her skin and pricked her stomach with dread.

What will you NOT do for your Savior?

To not know is then part of the gift you offer Him. It is where your obedience is tested.

Henry Blackaby challenges us, "When God invites you to join Him in His work, He has assigned a God-sized assignment for you. You will realize that you cannot do it on your own. If God doesn't help you, you will fail. This is the crisis point where many decide not to follow what they sense God is leading them to do. Then they wonder why they do not experience God's presence and activity the way other Christians do."1

Friends, we have to confront the reality that sometimes the problems in our lives do not come because "we're living in a broken world," or "the enemy is attacking us." Sometimes our problems are a direct result of us failing to exercise self-control. We are not living in obedience. Just as we, as loving parents, will not let our children compromise without consequences, neither will our loving heavenly Father. He is calling us back to a path that will bring peace.

S]ometimes the problems in our lives do not come because "we're living in a broken world," or "the enemy is attacking us." Sometimes our problems are a direct result of us failing to exercise self-control. We are not living in obedience.

The highest call for all who know the Lord is to deliver to Jesus everything that belongs to him. It is not limited to spending time in religious activities sponsored by ministries and organizations; although these are valuable, we need to have an equal value for callings in any arena.

When I was younger, my coach, Liang Chow, made all the decisions. I would go to the gym for practice, do exactly what Chow told me to do, go home, come back and start all over again. If Chow told me to do 50 squat jumps, I did 50 squat jumps.

Abigail had keeled over at the judge's signal. Pip, her Border Collie, had come flying when Abigail called, then dropped to the grass twenty feet out on her "Down!" command. According to the American Kennel Club rules, Abigail should have called him again when the judge gave the signal. I'm no expert on the finer points of scoring, but I was pretty sure that falling flat on her face was a serious handling error.

Speak, Lord"; make time to listen. Chastening is more than a means of discipline, it is meant to get me to the place of saying, "Speak, Lord."

I just wish I could have all this and stand up to her a little. Rose would." "Rose would have gotten herself arrested for treason the first time Tatiana asked her to do something.

When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.

Be the one whose Lord is Jesus and who takes His words as a final authority without any thought of controversy. True believers follow Jehovah, not only for what He does, but specially for who He is.

You hide it well, but I can see it, Lord Verniers. You hate us. We have beaten you to obedience but it's still there, like dry tinder waiting for a spark.

Opportunity is being in God's place, at God's time, following God's instructions, to obtain God's results.

To obey the serpent is to live in once upon a time glory of God

Increase is God's blessing to us all and at the same time it is his commandment that we should increase