Obey God Quote by Bryan Chapell
““Scripture asks the question, ‘Must we obey God in order to grow in godliness and please him?’ Scripture’s answer is a definite yes. Scripture also asks for us, ‘Where do we get the desire, faith, and ability to obey?’ The answer is, we get each of these things from God. The Bible also dares to address the difficult issues raised by considering these two previous questions together. It asks, ‘Then, is God responsible if I do not obey?’ The answer is no. There is no boasting before God, because of him, through him, and to him are all things…; but neither can any say that God is to blame because we disobey….””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Biblical teaching, unknown venue
Obedience to God is essential for spiritual growth; desire, faith, and ability to obey come from God, not from human boasting.
In simple terms: Obedience grows from God, not personal pride.
Key Takeaway
Seek God‑given ability to obey.
Themes
faith
obedience
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal study
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
theology
divine agency
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God‑given desire?
- What role does personal effort play in obedience?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot generate true obedience.
![“How shall we know that we obey [God]? There is but one method by which we can know it, and that is by the inspiration of the Spirit of the Lord witnessing unto our spirit that we are His, that we love Him, and that He loves us. It is by the spirit of revelation we know this.” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa8/brigham-young-1075_inspiration_how-shall-we-know-that-we-obey-god-there_148998.jpg)
