Obedience
How important is obedience?
Ex 19:5; De 10:12, 13; Ec 12:13; Jas 1:22
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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1Sa 15:17-23—The prophet Samuel rebukes King Saul for disobeying Jehovah; then Samuel stresses the importance of obedience
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Heb 5:7-10—Although Jesus has always been a perfect Son of God, he learned to be obedient when being treated badly while on earth
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What should a Christian do if a human authority asks him to disobey God?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Da 3:13-18—Even at the risk of their life, three loyal Hebrews refuse to bow down to an image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar
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Mt 22:15-22—Jesus explains that his followers obey the secular authorities unless such authorities ask them to disobey Jehovah God
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Ac 4:18-31—Even when ordered by the authorities to stop, the apostles boldly continue to preach
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What must we do if we are to obey Jehovah’s commandments consistently?
De 6:1-5; Ps 112:1; 1Jo 5:2, 3
See also Ps 119:11, 112; Ro 6:17
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ezr 7:7-10—The faithful priest Ezra prepares his heart so that he can take the lead in obeying God’s Law and in teaching it to others
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Joh 14:31—Jesus reveals why he does just as his Father commands him to do
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What should motivate us to obey Jehovah and Jesus?
How does our obedience demonstrate our faith?
Ro 1:5; 10:16, 17; Jas 2:20-23
See also De 9:23
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ge 6:9-22; Heb 11:7—Noah shows his faith by building an ark exactly as Jehovah commands, doing “just so”
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Heb 11:8, 9, 17—Abraham demonstrates his faith by obeying Jehovah’s commands not only to leave Ur but also to offer up his own son
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How does Jehovah bless obedience?
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Le 26:3-6—Jehovah promises to bless and care for those who obey him
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Nu 13:30, 31; 14:22-24—Caleb shows an obedient spirit, and he receives Jehovah’s blessing as a result
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To what does disobedience lead?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ge 2:16, 17; 3:17-19—Because they disobey Jehovah God, Adam and Eve lose out on Paradise, perfection, and everlasting life
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De 18:18, 19; Ac 3:12, 18, 22, 23—Jehovah foretells the coming of the Prophet greater than Moses and reveals that disobeying that one will bring dire consequences
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Jude 6, 7—The rebellious angels and the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah incite Jehovah to anger because of their disobedience
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Why should we obey Jesus Christ?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Joh 12:46-48; 14:24—Jesus explains that failure to obey his words leads to adverse judgment
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Why do Christians obey overseers in the congregation?
Why should a Christian wife be in subjection to her husband?
Why are children obedient to their parents?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ge 37:3, 4, 8, 11-13, 18—Young Joseph obeys his father and travels to see his brothers even though they hate him
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Lu 2:51—Jesus remains in subjection to Joseph and Mary even though he is perfect and his human parents are not
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Why is it wise to obey a secular employer even when we are not being watched by others?
Why are Christians obedient to governments?
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