Love Quote by E.M. Bounds
““Obedience is love, fulfilling every command, love expressing itself. Obedience, therefore, is not a hard demand made upon us, any more than is the service a husband renders his wife, or a wife renders her husband. Love delights to obey, and please whom it loves. There are no hardships in love. There may be exactions, but no irk. There are no impossible tasks for love. With what simplicity and in what a matter-of-fact way does the apostle John say: 'And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life by E.M. Bounds, 1885
Obedience is an expression of love, not a burdensome duty; love finds joy in following divine commands.
In simple terms: Love shows itself by obeying.
Key Takeaway
Embrace obedience as loving service.
Themes
love
obedience
service
faith
relationship
Mood
devotional
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- spiritual practice
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
Divine command
spiritual intimacy
mutual respect
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change the perception of duty?
- When does obedience become resentment?
A Different Perspective
Obedience can feel coercive if imposed without genuine affection.
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