Obedience
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OBEDIENCE.Occasionally this word occurs in Scripture to express the duty of one person to another, as in Deu_21:18-19, 2Sa_22:45, 2Th_3:14, Php_2:12, Eph_6:1; Eph_6:5, 1Pe_3:6. Much more frequently it expresses the duty of man to God (1Sa_15:22, Jer_11:7, Joh_14:15; Joh_14:23). The spirit of obedience is the primal and indispensable requirement for acceptance by the Father. The Son of God Himself was made perfect through obedience (Heb_5:8), and only thus. It was the motto of His earthly life, I am come to do thy will, O God (Heb_10:7). The one lesson of the life of Jesus is the one lesson of the word of God from first to lastGod must be obeyed. Absolute obedience was essential to the fulfilment of His mission. Absolute obedience is essential to our own salvation. Having learned obedience, He became a Saviour to those who obey (Heb_5:9). Obedience is as necessary with us as it was with Him. Obedience is as possible with us as it was with Him. For He is able to work in us now the very same mind that was in Him, the same disposition and spirit He had upon earth. D. A. Hayes.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
Edited by James Hastings, D.D. Published in 1909
Since God is the Creator and Lord of the universe, people should obey him (Deu_4:35-40). To those who obey him, he promises blessing; to those who disobey him, cursing (Deu_11:27-28; Deu_27:10; Jos_5:6). Obedience means to hear Gods voice, accept his authority and do what he says (Exo_15:26). Disobedience means to ignore Gods voice, reject his authority and not do what he says (Jer_7:24). Adams disobedience brought disaster upon the human race, but Christs obedience (an obedience throughout life even to death) brings salvation (Rom_5:19; Php_2:8; see also SIN).
God commands all people everywhere to repent and believe the gospel (Mar_1:15; Act_17:30; 1Jn_3:23). Therefore, faith in Christ is obedience; unbelief is disobedience (Act_6:7; 2Th_1:8; Heb_5:9; 1Pe_4:17). Having exercised faith in Christ, true believers will give clear evidence of this by lives of constant obedience to God (1Pe_1:14-16; 1Jn_5:1-3).
Religious exercises are never a substitute for obedience to the commands of God. If people say they love God but deliberately disobey his Word, they deceive themselves. Love for God leads to obedience, not disobedience (1Sa_15:22; Luk_22:42; Joh_14:15; Joh_15:10; Joh_15:14-15). If people develop the habit of obeying God, they will become true servants of righteousness and therefore true servants of God. By contrast, if they develop the habit of obeying the sinful human nature, they will become servants of sin and therefore useless to God (Rom_6:12-18).
Christians have a responsibility to submit to the various kinds of authority that God has established in human society. In the family, children are to obey their parents (Eph_6:1; Col_3:20). In the sphere of work, employees are to obey their employers (Eph_6:5; Col_3:22). In any community or nation, people are to obey the laws of that community or nation (Rom_13:1; Tit_3:1; 1Pe_2:13). In the church, Christians are to obey their leaders (Php_2:12; 1Th_5:12; Heb_13:7).
In any sphere of life, people with authority may at times command Christians to do something that is contrary to the teachings of Gods Word. In such cases, Christians must be prepared to obey God rather than submit to anti-God regulations, even though their actions may bring unwelcome consequences upon themselves (Act_5:29; Act_5:40).
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary by Don Fleming
PRINTER 1990.
Obedience
is, in a general or abstract sense, a readiness to carry out or perform the ordinances of another, i.e. to put the design of another into execution, and thereby satisfy the will of another person or persons. The word, then, signifies the capacity to hearken to any one's advice, directions, or orders. In religion obedience must be animated by love (q.v.). Obedience -maybe paid (a) on the part of man (1) to God and Christ; (2) to one's parents; (3) to superiors generally, especially one's government. There is also (b) the obedience which Christ paid to God the Father. See below.
1. Obedience to God may be considered
(1) as virtual, which consists in a belief of the Gospel, of the holiness and equity of its precepts, of the truth of its promises, and a true repentance of all our sins;
(2) actual obedience, which is the practice and exercise of the several graces and duties of Christianity;
(3) perfect obedience, which is the exact conformity of our hearts and lives to the law of God, without the least imperfection. This last is peculiar to a glorified state, though it should be our aim in this. SEE PERFECTION.
The obligation we are under to obedience arises
(1) from the relation we stand in to God as creatures (Psa_95:6);
(2) from the law which he has revealed to us in his Word (Psa_119:3; 2Pe_1:5; 2Pe_1:7);
(3) from the blessings of his providence which we are constantly receiving (Act_14:17; Psalms 145);
(4) from the love and goodness of God in the grand work of redemption (1Co_6:20).
As to the nature of this obedience, it must be
(1) active, not only avoiding what is prohibited, but performing what is commanded (Col_3:8; Col_3:10);
(2) personal, for though Christ has obeyed the law for us as a covenant of works, yet he has not abrogated it as a rule of life (Rom_7:22; Rom_3:31);
(3) sincere (Psa_51:6; 1Ti_1:5);
(4) affectionate, springing from love and not from terror (1Jn_5:19; 1Jn_2:5; 2Co_5:14)
(5) diligent, not slothful (Gal_1:16; Psa_18:44; Rom_12:11);
(6) conspicuous and open (Php_2:15; Mat_5:16);
(7) universal; not one duty, but all must be performed (2Pe_1:5; 2Pe_1:10);
(8) perpetual, at all times, places, and occasions (Rom_2:7; Gal_6:9). The advantages of obedience are these:
(1) it adorns the Gospel (Tit_2:10);
(2) it is evidential of grace (2Co_5:17);
(3) it rejoices the hearts of the ministers and people of God (3Jn_1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:19, 20);
(4) it silences gainsayers (2Pe_1:11-12);
(5) encourages the saints, while it reproves the lukewarm (Mat_5:16);
(6) it affords peace to the subject of it (Psa_25:12-13; Act_24:16);
(7) it powerfully recommends religion, as that which is both delightful and practicable (Col_1:10).
(8) it is the forerunner and evidence of eternal glory (Rom_6:22; Rev_22:14).
2. Obedience to parents is taught us in the N.T. Scriptures in Epheshians 6:1 (also in Col_3:20): Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Thus also servants are to obey their masters, as taught in Eph_6:5 (also Col_3:22; 1Pe_2:18): Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ.
3. Obedience to authority (q.v.); this, however, the Christian is taught to exercise only when not out of harmony with the divine commands, for it is the duty of the Christian to obey God rather than man (Act_4:17; Act_5:29).
See Krehl, New-Testament. Handworterbuch, s.v. Gehorsam; Charnock, Works, 11:1212; Tillotson, Sermons, ser. 122, 123; Saurin, Sermons, vol. i, ser. 4; Ridgley, Body of Divinity, qu. 92; Dwight, Theology; Walker. Sermons; Fuller, Works; Robert Hall, Works. SEE HOLINESS; SEE LIBERTY; SEE NECESSITY; SEE SANCTIFICATION.
CYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLICAL, THEOLOGICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL
press 1895.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
Edited by James Hastings, D.D. Published in 1909
Since God is the Creator and Lord of the universe, people should obey him (Deu_4:35-40). To those who obey him, he promises blessing; to those who disobey him, cursing (Deu_11:27-28; Deu_27:10; Jos_5:6). Obedience means to hear Gods voice, accept his authority and do what he says (Exo_15:26). Disobedience means to ignore Gods voice, reject his authority and not do what he says (Jer_7:24). Adams disobedience brought disaster upon the human race, but Christs obedience (an obedience throughout life even to death) brings salvation (Rom_5:19; Php_2:8; see also SIN).
God commands all people everywhere to repent and believe the gospel (Mar_1:15; Act_17:30; 1Jn_3:23). Therefore, faith in Christ is obedience; unbelief is disobedience (Act_6:7; 2Th_1:8; Heb_5:9; 1Pe_4:17). Having exercised faith in Christ, true believers will give clear evidence of this by lives of constant obedience to God (1Pe_1:14-16; 1Jn_5:1-3).
Religious exercises are never a substitute for obedience to the commands of God. If people say they love God but deliberately disobey his Word, they deceive themselves. Love for God leads to obedience, not disobedience (1Sa_15:22; Luk_22:42; Joh_14:15; Joh_15:10; Joh_15:14-15). If people develop the habit of obeying God, they will become true servants of righteousness and therefore true servants of God. By contrast, if they develop the habit of obeying the sinful human nature, they will become servants of sin and therefore useless to God (Rom_6:12-18).
Christians have a responsibility to submit to the various kinds of authority that God has established in human society. In the family, children are to obey their parents (Eph_6:1; Col_3:20). In the sphere of work, employees are to obey their employers (Eph_6:5; Col_3:22). In any community or nation, people are to obey the laws of that community or nation (Rom_13:1; Tit_3:1; 1Pe_2:13). In the church, Christians are to obey their leaders (Php_2:12; 1Th_5:12; Heb_13:7).
In any sphere of life, people with authority may at times command Christians to do something that is contrary to the teachings of Gods Word. In such cases, Christians must be prepared to obey God rather than submit to anti-God regulations, even though their actions may bring unwelcome consequences upon themselves (Act_5:29; Act_5:40).
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary by Don Fleming
PRINTER 1990.
Obedience
is, in a general or abstract sense, a readiness to carry out or perform the ordinances of another, i.e. to put the design of another into execution, and thereby satisfy the will of another person or persons. The word, then, signifies the capacity to hearken to any one's advice, directions, or orders. In religion obedience must be animated by love (q.v.). Obedience -maybe paid (a) on the part of man (1) to God and Christ; (2) to one's parents; (3) to superiors generally, especially one's government. There is also (b) the obedience which Christ paid to God the Father. See below.
1. Obedience to God may be considered
(1) as virtual, which consists in a belief of the Gospel, of the holiness and equity of its precepts, of the truth of its promises, and a true repentance of all our sins;
(2) actual obedience, which is the practice and exercise of the several graces and duties of Christianity;
(3) perfect obedience, which is the exact conformity of our hearts and lives to the law of God, without the least imperfection. This last is peculiar to a glorified state, though it should be our aim in this. SEE PERFECTION.
The obligation we are under to obedience arises
(1) from the relation we stand in to God as creatures (Psa_95:6);
(2) from the law which he has revealed to us in his Word (Psa_119:3; 2Pe_1:5; 2Pe_1:7);
(3) from the blessings of his providence which we are constantly receiving (Act_14:17; Psalms 145);
(4) from the love and goodness of God in the grand work of redemption (1Co_6:20).
As to the nature of this obedience, it must be
(1) active, not only avoiding what is prohibited, but performing what is commanded (Col_3:8; Col_3:10);
(2) personal, for though Christ has obeyed the law for us as a covenant of works, yet he has not abrogated it as a rule of life (Rom_7:22; Rom_3:31);
(3) sincere (Psa_51:6; 1Ti_1:5);
(4) affectionate, springing from love and not from terror (1Jn_5:19; 1Jn_2:5; 2Co_5:14)
(5) diligent, not slothful (Gal_1:16; Psa_18:44; Rom_12:11);
(6) conspicuous and open (Php_2:15; Mat_5:16);
(7) universal; not one duty, but all must be performed (2Pe_1:5; 2Pe_1:10);
(8) perpetual, at all times, places, and occasions (Rom_2:7; Gal_6:9). The advantages of obedience are these:
(1) it adorns the Gospel (Tit_2:10);
(2) it is evidential of grace (2Co_5:17);
(3) it rejoices the hearts of the ministers and people of God (3Jn_1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:19, 20);
(4) it silences gainsayers (2Pe_1:11-12);
(5) encourages the saints, while it reproves the lukewarm (Mat_5:16);
(6) it affords peace to the subject of it (Psa_25:12-13; Act_24:16);
(7) it powerfully recommends religion, as that which is both delightful and practicable (Col_1:10).
(8) it is the forerunner and evidence of eternal glory (Rom_6:22; Rev_22:14).
2. Obedience to parents is taught us in the N.T. Scriptures in Epheshians 6:1 (also in Col_3:20): Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Thus also servants are to obey their masters, as taught in Eph_6:5 (also Col_3:22; 1Pe_2:18): Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ.
3. Obedience to authority (q.v.); this, however, the Christian is taught to exercise only when not out of harmony with the divine commands, for it is the duty of the Christian to obey God rather than man (Act_4:17; Act_5:29).
See Krehl, New-Testament. Handworterbuch, s.v. Gehorsam; Charnock, Works, 11:1212; Tillotson, Sermons, ser. 122, 123; Saurin, Sermons, vol. i, ser. 4; Ridgley, Body of Divinity, qu. 92; Dwight, Theology; Walker. Sermons; Fuller, Works; Robert Hall, Works. SEE HOLINESS; SEE LIBERTY; SEE NECESSITY; SEE SANCTIFICATION.
CYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLICAL, THEOLOGICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL
press 1895.
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