From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible has much to say about obedience. In the story of the Ten Commandments, we see how important the concept of obedience is to God. Deuteronomy 11:26–28 summarizes it this way: “Obey and you shall be blessed. Disobey and you will be cursed. In the New Testament, through the example of Jesus Christ, we learn that believers are called to a life of obedience. 6213a. asah — do, do. 1), worker (1), made (369), married (6), cared for (1), do (200), do your will (1), manufacturer (13), manufacturer (4), power (19), do (5), obey (1), observe. /hebrew/6213a.htm – 8k “If ye are willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the earth” (Isaiah 1:19). After examining the glory of the messianic kingdom, the Prophet assures the people that “it will happen if yahweh diligently obey the voice of Yahweh, your God” (Zechariah 6:15). On the other hand, misfortune, misfortune, hardship and starvation are due to their disobedience and distrust of Yahweh. The person`s obedient response to God`s Word is one of trust or faith.
So to truly hear the Word of God is to obey the Word of God (Exodus 19:5; Jeremiah 7:23 ). John 15:20 Remember what I told you, “A servant is not superior to his Master.” If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have obeyed my teaching, they will also obey yours. (Root in WEY NIV) John 14:24 He who does not love me does not obey my teaching; and yet the teaching you are listening to is not mine, but the teaching of the Father who sent me. (WEY NIV) Galatians 6:2 Always bear the burdens of the other and thus obey all the law of Christ. (WEY) James 1:23When someone listens but disobeys, he is like a man who looks intently at his own face in a mirror. (WEY) 4442 pure — Fire. In fact, brings the privilege of being that occurs through experience. Our lives can become faithful to Him if we obey this faith transmitted by God through His power. strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4442.htm – 7k What motivates us to obey God? Obedience comes from gratitude for the grace received (Romans 12:12).
Christians obey God as an expression of their spiritual freedom (Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 2:16). Jesus taught that our love for God motivates us to obey Him (John 14:21; John 14:23–24; John 15:10 ). Exodus 23:22 But when ye truly obey His voice and do all that I say; then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your opponents. (KJV WBS NAS) 1. John 2:4 He who claims to know Him and yet does not obey His commandments is a liar, and the truth has no place in His heart. (WEY RSV) 6963 qol — sound, voice. 1), bleat (1), crackle (2), shout (2), cry (1), growl* (1), listen (4), loud (1), volume (1), loud (2), news (1), noise (21), obedience* (14), obedience* (5./Hebrew/6963.htm – 6k 1 John 3:22, and whatever we require, we receive from Him because we obey His commandments and do the things that please Him. (WEY NIV) Shama This Hebrew word is the main word used in the Old Testament. The primary root of the word is “to hear intelligently”.
Please note the word hear. This is at the heart of the meaning. 5341. Natsar — look, keep, hold. A primitive root; keep, in the good sense of the word (protect, preserve, obey, etc.) Or a bad thing (hiding, etc.) – something besieged, hidden, to keep (-er, -ing. /hebrew/5341.htm – 6k Romans 13:5We must therefore obey, not only to escape punishment, but also for the good of conscience. WEY) Acts 21:24Connect with these men and purify yourself with them and pay their expenses so that they can shave their heads. Then everyone will know that there is no truth in these stories about you, but that you yourself conscientiously obey the law in your own actions. (WEY) However, the utmost importance of its use is that of man`s relationship with God. Obedience is the highest test of faith in God and reverence for Him. The idea of obedience in the Old Testament was crucial.
This was the only important relationship that should not be interrupted. While this relationship may have been formal and cold at times, it was the only strong bond that kept people close to God. The important spiritual relationship is expressed by Samuel when he asks the question: “Does Yahweh have as much joy in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obedience to the voice of Yahweh? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice and to be heard than the fat of Aries” (1 Samuel 15:22). This was the condition without which no proper relationship with Yahweh could be maintained. This is said most clearly in the relationship between Abraham and Yahweh, when he is assured: “In your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed; because ye have obeyed my voice” (Genesis 22:18). True obedience means imitating God in holiness, humility, and love (1 Peter 1:15; John 13:34 Philippians 2:5–8). True disciples do God`s will (Matthew 7:21). In the face of conflicting claims of loyalty, the Christian obeys God and not others (Acts 5:29). “Because you did not obey the voice of Yahweh.
that is why Yahweh has done it to this day” (1 Samuel 28:18). In its simpler sense in the Old Testament, the word means “to hear,” “to listen.” However, he brings with him the ethical sense of listening with reverence and obedient approval. In the New Testament, another origin indicates “listening under” or subordinating oneself to the person or thing, that is, “obeying” oneself. However, there is another use of the New Testament that indicates Peithomai`s persuasion. Commands (216 occurrences). For with authority, he also commands the unclean spirits, and they obey him! (WEB DBY NAS RSV). On the contrary, I know Him and obey His commandments. (WEY)…/c/commands.htm – stubborn 35k (40 occurrences). Deuteronomy 21:18 When a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not want to obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and even if they chastise. / s/stubborn.htm – 18k “By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place he was to receive after him for an inheritance; and he went out without knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).
Abraham, like Noah, did not question God`s instruction. This is a very important lesson for all of us. Obedience is not based on understanding, but on faith in God and His wisdom. Romans 2:14For when the Gentiles who have no law obey the commandments of the law by natural instinct, without having a law, they are a law for themselves;(WEY) Deuteronomy 11:27A blessing, if you obey the commandments of Jehovah your God, that I command you today:(KJV DBY WBS RSV NIV) August 29.
