Quotes About Obedience

And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.

My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.

Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.

All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.”

You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),

“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.