Obey God Quote by Samuel Bolton
““We cannot wait until we feel the Spirit moving us... We must obey God even when our heart is not in it- often to discover that our hearts come alive to our duty even while we do it.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 2015
Obedience to divine calling may require acting before feeling fully motivated, which can awaken deeper commitment.
In simple terms: Follow duty even when uninspired.
Key Takeaway
Act before feeling ready.
Themes
faith
obedience
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
spiritual
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- career decisions
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
spiritual discipline
inner calling
Questions to Reflect On
- What duties feel misaligned with your heart?
- How can you discern genuine calling?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience can ignore personal conscience.
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![“We are not under its [the laws] curses, but we are under its commands. We are not under the law for judgement, but we are under the law for conduct.” quote by Samuel Bolton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/017/samuel-bolton-40683_conduct_we-are-not-under-its-the-laws-curses-but_2821376.jpg)
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