o·be·di·ence

o·be·di·ence

/ōˈbēdēəns/

"The Biblical word for “obey” comes from the Greek “hupakou”which means to listen attentively; by implication to heed or conform to a command or authority. This word conveys the idea of actively following a command."


John 15:14 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (Jesus)

Galatians 5:13-14 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

 

2 John 1:6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.

Proverbs 13:13 Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.


“I find the doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.” ~ George Macdonald

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