Obedience Quote by Adam S. McHugh
““We could paraphrase "repent and believe" with "close your ears and listen." Obedience has both a stop and start to it. We turn our backs to the old voices and offer our attention to Jesus' voice. We desire for God's voice to crescendo in our lives, with the competing voices fading away. This means that we must ruthlessly silence the calls of other masters. We confess our auditory rebellions to others, since somehow moving the jaw in confession seems to unplug our ears.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Discipline, 2023
Listening to divine guidance requires intentional silence of competing influences and a confession of past distractions.
In simple terms: Focus on God's voice by silencing other demands.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual listening.
Themes
faith
discipline
silence
confession
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
spiritual obedience
auditory focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create space for divine listening?
- What distractions must you confess?
A Different Perspective
Silence alone may not change habits without action.
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