Obedience Quote by Meister Eckhart
““Obedience need never be anxious, for there is no form of goodness which it does not possess in itself. When we go out of ourselves through obedience and strip ourselves of what is ours, then God must enter into us; for when someone wills nothing for themselves, then God must will on their behalf just as he does for himself. Whenever I have taken leave of my own will, putting it in the hands of my superior , and no longer will anything for myself, then God must will on my behalf, and if he neglects me in this respect, then he neglects himself. And so in all things in which I do not will for myself, God wills on my behalf.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Theologia Germanica, early 14th century
Obedience frees one from self‑interest, allowing divine will to act through us.
In simple terms: Obedience lets God act for you.
Key Takeaway
Surrender personal will to higher purpose.
Themes
spirituality
humility
divine will
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender mean to you?
- How can you balance self‑care with obedience?
A Different Perspective
Obedience may lead to loss of personal agency if misapplied.
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