This is learned behavior. You can learn by punishment and reward, the better motivation would be to obey because of love.
What does obedience look like?
To obey is better than sacrifice, when we do what is asked of us we obey. Tell Arco “sit” when and if he sits, he is being obedient. The bible says we are serving who or what we obey. Plain and simple do what you are told. To be a person who is obeyed you need power and authority. Jesus has both. Police officers are feared not because of size or strength alone, the fear is of those who back the badge. So it is with Jesus disciples today those who have the power and authority of God, are those who understand obedience, and in humility do the work of Jesus.
The men rubbed their eyes, astonished. "What's going on here? Wind and sea come to heel (obey) at his command!"
Jesus speaks to nature and it does what it is told.
Authority is a principal that has been established by God. We are not talking about people here we are talking about the ideal the principal of authority is from God.
Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to the state, then you're irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you're trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear. Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you'll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you're breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren't there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That's why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it's the right way to live. (Romans 13 The Message).
How can all governments be under God?
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If peace and order is the goal for man, what is my part?
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Learning Obedience
Learning Obedience: The bible speaks of Jesus becoming, or he became, this means Jesus did not come out of the womb swinging. Much like you and I He had to learn. How did Jesus learn to obey?
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While he lived on earth, anticipating death, Jesus cried out in pain and wept in sorrow as he offered up priestly prayers to God. Because he honored God, God answered him. Though he was God's Son, he learned trusting-obedience by what he suffered, just as we do. Then, having arrived at the full stature of his maturity and having been announced by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who believingly obey him. (Heb 5:8 the message)
Explain trusting-obedience.
Jesus learned obedience by suffering, although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. How can suffering help me learn obedience?
Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Again it is to our advantage to obey. When I obey those in authority over me it is to my advantage because.
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