Quotes about Obedience
The child that never learns to obey his parents in the home will not obey God or man out of the home.
- Susanna Wesley
A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.
- Billy Graham
Cease to be a disobedient child in the school of experience, and begin to learn, with humility and patience, the lessons that are set for your ultimate perfection.
- James Allen
This is the secret of joy. We shall no longer strive for our own way; but commit ourselves, easily and simply, to God's way, acquiesce in His will, and in so doing find our peace.
- Evelyn Underhill
We must always keep in mind all legitimate authority is from God, and is given for protection, provision, and peace.
- John Bevere
True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of God.
- St. Thomas Aquinas
See in the meantime that your faith brings forth obedience, and God in due time will cause it to bring forth peace.
- John Owen
The only basis of peace is the cessation of the conflict of two wills: my will vs God's.
- Elisabeth Elliot
God prefers your health and your obedience to your penance.
- Teresa of Avila
You must flow with the will of God, in the service of God, to obtain the power of God.
- Benny Hinn
Our high and privileged calling is to do the will of God in the power of God for the glory of God.
- JI Packer
God does not call men to make Jesus Lord (as though they had such power), but to live in absolute submission to the Lord He has made.
- Paul Washer