Quotes About Obedience

These are opposed to each other, so that you don't do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:17–18

Peace is the fruit of righteousness which, in essence, is obedience to God's commands—the product of abiding in the vine. The wine which flows from the ripened fruit is joy!

Just take the next step. I'll show you what to do from there." During so much of this walk with God, we feel blindfolded. Certain seasons are pocked with such random events that we decide all is helter-skelter. Other seasons seem so illustriously orchestrated that the ties between events are like streamers of spun gold. From the very beginning, God geared the faith walk to be relational, not informational. The latter was always intended for the sake of the former.

When we live under the umbrella of God's authority and seek to obey His commands, the enemy may oppose us and even oppress us, but he cannot thwart the fulfillment of God's plan for our lives.

taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

Whoever keeps His word, truly in him the love of God is perfected. 1 John 2:5

As we seek to know His will and go where He sends us, God doesn't just wait for us at our next stop. He travels every mile right beside us.

obedience comes from faith.

Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled;...As obedient children, do not conform to the

By faith Rahab the prostitute received the spies in peace and didn't perish with those who disobeyed. Hebrews 11:31

This is love: that we walk according to His commands. 2 John 6

But on the seventh day, march around the city seven times… .Then the city wall will collapse, and the people will advance. Joshua 6:4–5

We have received grace … through Him to bring about the obedience of faith among all the nations, on behalf of His name. Romans 1:5

Whether we like it or not, a fair amount of going is involved in following.

You can't live an obedient life and miss an adventure. Following the commands of Christ is not just about behavior. Behavior modification is not an end in itself in the New Testament. Transformation is about knowing the truth and the truth setting you free.

If I want him to remain until I come," Jesus answered, "what is that to you? As for you, follow Me." John 21:22

We quench or grieve the Holy Spirit by refusing His authority over us. In other words, by choosing not to yield to Him.

We've been called to share Jesus with the lost and give our testimonies anytime we have the opportunity to tell another person of our hope. We've been called to pray. We've been called to disciple others, teaching God's Word and ways. We've been called to resist the devil as Christ did, with the spoken Word of God. We've even been called to speak to some mountains and tell them to move!

The key to peace is authority—peace is the fruit of an obedient, righteous life.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being encircled for seven days. Hebrews 11:30

Keep the LORD'S commands and statutes I am giving you today, for your own good. Deuteronomy 10:13

The LORD said to Gideon, "I will deliver you with the 300 men who lapped… . But everyone else is to go home." Judges 7:7

The Holy Spirit who resides in us supplies abundant power not only to recognize the right thing, but to do it!

This is what love for God is: to keep His commands. Now His commands are not a burden. 1 John 5:3