Authority Quote by Joan D. Chittister

Blind obedience is itself an abuse of human morality. It is a misuse of the human soul in the name of religious commitment. It…

— Anonymous

Those who speak of blind obedience may appear to know many things, but they do not understand the doctrines of the gospel. There is…

— Boyd K. Packer

Obedience is the pathway to holiness.

— Jerry Bridges

The pursuit of holiness is always on the path of obedience to the Word, never apart from it.

— Steven J Lawson

The command to judge not is not a requirement to be blind, but rather a plea to be generous. Jesus does not tell us…

— John Stott

“The faith that justifies gives rise to lives of obedience—not perfection, but growing holiness.”

— John Piper

The doctrine of blind obedience and unqualified submission to any human power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, is the doctrine of despotism.

— Angelina Grimke

Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God

— Jerry Bridges

Good intentions, regular worship, Bible study, do not prevent blindness. Part of our sinful nature instinctively chooses to see what we want to see…

— David Platt

Holiness is not freedom from temptation, but power to overcome temptation.

— G. Campbell Morgan

Obedience is an emblem of our faith in the wisdom and power of the highest authority, even God.

— L. Tom Perry

Holiness is not the luxury of a few people, but a simple duty for you and me.

— Mother Teresa