The word obedience is not used in our culture. I’ve often substituted other words when discussing this topic, such as surrender or submission. These words are counter cultural when we think of ‘my rights’ and ‘don’t tread on me’. We have so many stories of people being victimized by cruel and manipulative authority figures, that we become hyper vigilant about being gullible. But obeying our Triune Bod who is all living and pure in everything He does is a different matter. I need constant reminding that He is good in an age of negativity and cynicism.
“The heart of the world is breaking under this load of pride and pretense. There is no release from our burden apart from the meekness of Christ. - A.W. Tozer
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