Father Quote by Oswald Chambers
“Our Lord's first obedience was to the will of his Father, not to the needs of men; the saving of men was the natural outcome of his obedience to the Father.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Utmost for God by Oswald Chambers, 1924
Obedience to divine will leads naturally to helping others, not because we aim to meet human needs first.
In simple terms: Following God's will benefits people.
Key Takeaway
Align with higher purpose.
Themes
faith
obedience
service
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mission work
- personal decisions
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
divine will
Questions to Reflect On
- How does you obedience affect others?
- Can you discern divine will?
A Different Perspective
Human needs may conflict with divine direction.
![“I am sure, my poor, lame, mangled conformity to my Maker's commands, fills me with shame, and would make me hang down my head as a bulrush. But my Lord's death, my Lord's obedience, my divine Lord's merit, encourages me, imboldens [sic] me, and enables me to say, Who shall condemn me?” quote by James Hervey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a09/james-hervey-31481_death_i-am-sure-my-poor-lame-mangled-conformit_2191378.jpg)
