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So often we give God a partial obedience. We do not dare…

“So often we give God a partial obedience. We do not dare to disobey, but we do not care to obey fully. So we compromise. We do some of what we should, thus removing the stigma of disobedience. But we refrain from the most difficult or objectionable or uncomfortable part, and thus try to get the…” quote by Ebenezer Erskine
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“So often we give God a partial obedience. We do not dare to disobey, but we do not care to obey fully. So we compromise. We do some of what we should, thus removing the stigma of disobedience. But we refrain from the most difficult or objectionable or uncomfortable part, and thus try to get the best of both worlds.”

Ebenezer Erskine

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People often obey God partially, avoiding difficult commands, leading to compromised faith.

In simple terms: Partial obedience avoids hard truths.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully to moral principles.

Themes

faith obedience morality spirituality

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church teaching
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

partial compliance ethical compromise spiritual struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of your faith are hardest to follow?
  • How can you reconcile discomfort with moral duties?
A Different Perspective

Full obedience may be unrealistic for many.

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