Obedience Quotes

Rationalization is one of the real obstacles to obedience.

Obedience is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart is dissatisfied. The shell without a kernel is not fit for store.

Obedience is the road to freedom.

Obedience shows whether you are grateful.

Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.

At the beginning, all we have is the vision. At that point God expects us to begin walking in obedience according to the dream He has given us.

Obedience insures greatness, whilst disobedience leads to a repulse. Whosoever possesseth the qualities of righteousness placeth his head on the threshold of obedience.

The KEY to disciplining ourselves in the area of obedience is always keeping in mind to whom we are being obedient.

Obedience isn’t a lack of fear. It’s just doing it scared.

Force does not constitute right... obedience is due only to legitimate powers.

In a republic the first rule for the guidance of the citizen is obedience of the law.

Obedience is the true holocaust which we sacrifice to God on the altar of our hearts.

How will you find good? It is not a thing of choice; it is a river that flows from the foot of the Invisible Throne and flows by the path of obedience.

Women are perfectly well aware that the more they seem to obey the more they rule.

How do I know that I am in Christ? Because of my trusting, costly obedience to the Word.

Optimism is a political act. Those who benefit from the status quo are perfectly happy for us to think nothing is going to get any better. In fact, these days, cynicism is obedience.

Wherever is found what is called a paternal government, there is found state education. It has been discovered that the best way to insure implicit obedience is to commence tyranny in the nursery.

Nothing is more destructive of human dignity than a rule which imposes a mute and blind obedience.

Obedience to the will of God is the pathway to perpetual honor and everlasting joy.

I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

Fits did not go over well in my house. There was a lot of discipline and obedience and you had to be very ladylike. Ladies didn't curse and I still don't curse in front of my parents.

It is infinitely easier to suffer in obedience to a human command than to accept suffering as free, responsible men.

For understanding in spiritual matters, the golden rule is not intellect but obedience.

What is an evil man? The man is evil who coerces obedience to his private ends, destroys beauty, produces pain, extinguishes life.

Grace does not lead us to overlook obedience. Grace compels and empowers us for obedience.

The fundamental deception of Satan is the lie that obedience can never bring happiness.

Obedience alone gives the right to command.

I'm so thankful for the active obedience of Christ. No hope without it.

The people are urged to be patriotic ... by sacrificing their own children. Patriotism requires allegience to the flag, which means obedience and readiness to kill father, mother, brother, sister.

Human history began with an act of disobedience and it is not unlikely that it will be terminated by an act of obedience.

If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.

Independent thinking is not encouraged in a professional Army. It is a form of mutiny. Obedience is the supreme virtue.

The greatest thing is a life of obedience in the routine things of everyday life. No amount of fine feeling can take the place of faithful doing.

Our food and our rest, our trades and our labors, are to be attended to, and all the offices of humanity performed in obedience to the will of God, for the glory of Christ.

Let us be humble and keep ourselves down: - Obedience! Humility! Detachment!

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

If we try to obey without faith, we get nowhere. If we try to have faith without obedience, it ends in nothing.

When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.

What we call 'morals' is simply blind obedience to words of command.

Obedience is the only reality. It is faith visible, faith acting, and faith manifest. It is the test of real discipleship among the Lord's people.

For there is no obedience without humility, nor humility without charity.

I don't see success as the goal. Obedience is the goal.

God seeks comrades and claims love, The devil seeks slaves and claims obedience.

Submission is not about authority and it is not obedience; it is all about relationships of love and respect.

Faith is obedience, nothing else.

Everything in all creation responds in obedience to the Creator... until we get to you and me. We have the audacity to look God in the face and say, "No."

The doctrine of blind obedience and unqualified submission to any human power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, is the doctrine of despotism.

Our obedience to God’s commandments comes as a natural outgrowth of our endless love and gratitude for the goodness of God.

Obedience is the highest practical courage.