Definition and Importance
Obeying, in the biblical context, refers to the act of submitting to and following the commands, laws, and teachings of God. It is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, reflecting a believer's commitment to God's will and authority. Obedience is not merely an external compliance but an expression of faith and love towards God, demonstrating trust in His wisdom and goodness.

Biblical Foundation
The concept of obedience is deeply rooted in Scripture, beginning with the creation narrative. Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3) illustrates the consequences of failing to obey God's command. Conversely, the Bible is replete with examples of individuals who exemplified obedience, such as Noah, who "did everything that God had commanded him" (Genesis 6:22).

Old Testament Context
In the Old Testament, obedience is closely linked to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Israelites were given the Law through Moses, which outlined the standards of obedience required by God. Deuteronomy 11:1 states, "You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments." Obedience was a condition for receiving God's blessings and favor, as seen in Deuteronomy 28, where blessings and curses are contingent upon Israel's adherence to God's commands.

Prophets and Obedience
The prophets consistently called the people of Israel back to obedience, emphasizing that true worship of God involved more than ritualistic practices. Samuel's rebuke to King Saul highlights this principle: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams" (1 Samuel 15:22).

New Testament Context
In the New Testament, obedience remains a central theme, now fulfilled and exemplified in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus' obedience to the Father is a model for believers, as seen in Philippians 2:8 : "And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross." Christ's obedience is the basis for the believer's salvation and calls Christians to a life of obedience in response to His grace.

Teachings of Jesus
Jesus taught that obedience to God's commandments is a demonstration of love for Him. In John 14:15 , He states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." This obedience is not burdensome but is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to live according to God's will.

Apostolic Teaching
The apostles continued to emphasize the importance of obedience in the life of a believer. James 1:22 exhorts, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." Obedience is portrayed as the fruit of genuine faith, as faith without works is dead (James 2:17).

Obedience and Sanctification
Obedience is integral to the process of sanctification, the believer's growth in holiness. Romans 6:16 explains, "Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?" Through obedience, believers are conformed to the image of Christ and reflect His character in their lives.

Conclusion
While a conclusion is not provided, the biblical narrative consistently underscores the significance of obedience as a vital expression of faith and devotion to God. It is through obedience that believers experience the fullness of God's promises and live out their calling as His people.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obey.1516. eirenikos -- peaceful
... Cognate: 1516 -- what pertains to , ie God's gift of which results from knowing
(discerning) the Lord's will and obeying it. See 1515 (). ...
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543. apeitheia -- disobedience
... 543 (), 544 (), 545 (). All these cognates focus on , ie to be in their
heart concerning obeying His will (Word). Word Origin from ...
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5051. teleiotes -- a completer, finisher
... In every scene of His earthly life, Jesus lived in faith, ie receiving and
perfectly obeying the inbirthing of the Father's will (). ...
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3529. nike -- victory
... Cognate: 3529 (a feminine noun) -- ; a particular expression of , resulting from
receiving (obeying) the faith Christ imparts (ie His inworked ). See 3528 (). ...
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25. agapao -- to love
... Cognate: 25 -- properly, to , to ; for the believer, "" (1 Jn 4:9,10), ie embracing
God's will (choosing His choices) and obeying them through His power. ...
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3107. makarios -- blessed, happy
... long, large") His grace (benefits). This happens with receiving (obeying)
the Lord's inbirthings of faith. Hence, faith (4102 ) and ...
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3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence
... NASB Word Usage assure (1), confident (3), convinced (7), followed (2), have confidence
(2), having confidence (2), listen (1), obey (3), obeying (1), persuade ...
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8085. shama -- to hear
... 1), make them known (1), make themselves heard (1), make your heard (1), obedient
(1), obey (32), obey* (14), obeyed (21), obeyed* (5), obeying (6), obeys (1 ...
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The Blessedness of Obeying God's Word.
... THE BLESSEDNESS OF OBEYING GOD'S WORD. Everything is said in the Scriptures that
can be said to show us the need of living in harmony with the Bible. ...
/.../orr/how to live a holy life/the blessedness of obeying gods.htm

November 4. "Hath the Lord as Great Delight in Burnt Offerings as ...
... NOVEMBER 4. "Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings as in obeying
the voice of the Lord?" (I. Sam. xv. 22). "Hath the ...
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The Common Conception among the Dregs of Darwinian Culture is that ...
... The military spirit does not mean (as Carlyle fancied) obeying the strongest
and wisest man. On the contrary, the military spirit ...
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How to Work God's Joy-Machine
... They would like to have the joy, but when it comes to obeying God and throwing
their whole soul into that obedience, they draw back. ...
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The Word of God.
... The Psalmist looks at the sun, moon and stars over his head, each keeping its settled
course, and its settled season: and he sees them all obeying law. ...
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Fences and Serpents
... To live as you ought, and to recognise and command by obeying the laws and limitations
stamped upon our very nature and enjoined by our circumstances, is the ...
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Obedience
... They know their duty, but do it not. (1) The not obeying God is for want of faith.
Quis credidit? ... (2) The not obeying God is for want of self-denial. ...
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The General Deliverance
... his highest excellence, far more valuable than all the rest put together,) he was
a creature capable of God; capable of knowing, loving, and obeying his Creator ...
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The Song of the Three Children
... By doing the will of the heavenly Father. By obeying the laws which God has given
them. By taking the shape which he has appointed for them. ...
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And not Without Just Cause a Doubt is Raised...
... Such marriages, forsooth, the Apostle Peter also describes by giving commandment.
"In like manner," saith he, "wives obeying their own husbands; in order that ...
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Obeying (24 Occurrences)
...Obeying (24 Occurrences). Luke 1:6 They were both of them upright before God,
blamelessly obeying all the Lord's precepts and ordinances. (WEY). ...
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Obeys (17 Occurrences)

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Obey (219 Occurrences)
... spiritual relation is expressed by Samuel when he asks the question, "Hath Yahweh
as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice ...
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Obedience (61 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that
which is required by authority; subjection to rightful restraint or control. ...
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Under (4325 Occurrences)
... reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition
under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws ...
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Unlike (13 Occurrences)
... after other gods, and bowed themselves down to them: they turned aside quickly out
of the way in which their fathers walked, obeying the commandments of Yahweh ...
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Upright (392 Occurrences)
... (WEY BBE). Luke 1:6 They were both of them upright before God, blamelessly obeying
all the Lord's precepts and ordinances. (WEY BBE NIV). ...
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Unfeigned (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the
Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with ...
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Uruah
... This description has seemed to many to conflict with Uriah's compliancy in obeying
Ahaz, but it must be remembered that (a) "faithful witness" means simply ...
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