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I know but one word ...Obedience! I know how a soldier…

“I know but one word ...Obedience! I know how a soldier will obey an order...even to death. I cannot expect to look JESUS CHRIST in the face and obey HIM less than a soldier his commander.” quote by John Hyde
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““I know but one word ...Obedience! I know how a soldier will obey an order...even to death. I cannot expect to look JESUS CHRIST in the face and obey HIM less than a soldier his commander.””

John Hyde

About This Quote

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

Obedience is likened to a soldier’s absolute duty, suggesting that religious devotion requires the same unwavering commitment.

In simple terms: Faith requires total obedience like a soldier.

Key Takeaway

Embrace absolute commitment to faith.

Themes

faith obedience religion

Mood

serious reflective

Type

aphilosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • religious worship
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

sacrifice authority loyalty

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can devotion ever be blind?
  • What limits should obedience have?
A Different Perspective

Absolute obedience may suppress critical thinking.

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