Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Obedience is the fruit of faith.
Obedience is an act of faith; disobedience is the result of unbelief.
Obedience is a strong virtue, capable of making me master of my emotions by giving me more strength to conquer my pride as I submit to those above me out of respect for their God-given authority and those below me out of love.
He who aims at making an entire and perfect oblation of himself, in addition to his will, must offer his understanding, which is a further and the highest degree of obedience.
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
Obedience keeps the rules. Love knows when to break them.
Various are the pleas and arguments which men of corrupt minds frequently urge against yielding obedience to the just and holy commands of God.
When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power.
Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor.
And, if there was any responsibility in refusing to obey, he was willing to accept it.