Obedience, to God

A willingness to submit oneself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasises the necessity for God’s laws to be followed, gives examples and reasons, and describes the rewards.

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Obedience is demanded of God’s people Le 25:18; 1 Sa 15:22 See also Dt 26:16; Dt 32:46; Ro 6:16–18; 1 Pe 1:14–16 Examples of obedience in the OT Jos 11:15 See also Ge 6:22; Ge 12:1–4; Ge 22:2–3; Ex 40:16; Jon 3:3 The example of Jesus Christ Mt 26:39; Jn 14:31 See also Jn 17:4; Ro 5:19; Php 2:8; Heb 5:8…