Quotes about Submission
God's work consists in universal obedience;
- John Owen
Do not become more useful than God.
- Matshona Dhliwayo
Faith is obedience nothing else.
- Emil Brunner
Acceptance says, True, this is my situation at the moment. I'll look unblinkingly at the reality of it. But I'll also open my hands to accept willingly whatever a loving Father sends me.
- Catherine Marshall
Not a desire, act, wish, or thought does the Holy Ghost indulge in contrary to that which is dictated by the Father
- Brigham Young
The Lord did nothing either of himself or through his apostles without his Father, with whom he is united; so too, you should undertake nothing without the bishop and the presbyters priests.
- Ignatius of Antioch
He who fears God fears no man.
- Leonard Ravenhill
The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.
- Francis de Sales
Stepping outside your comfort zone is not careless irresponsibility, but a necessary act of obedience.
- Andy Stanley
Obedience is the path to freedom.
- James Faust
The only God-ordained fear is the fear of God, and if we fear Him, we don't have to fear anyone or anything else.
- Mark Batterson
I threw in the obligatory "if it be Your will" at the end. That tagline may sound spiritual, but it was less a submission to God's will and more a profession of doubt. If you aren't careful, the will of God can become a cop-out if things don't turn out the way you want.
- Mark Batterson