Quotes about Submission

Let's be careful, though, that we don't err in the opposite extreme of faithless caution. A big difference exists between trying to manipulate God to give us what we want and cooperating with God so He can give us what He wants. The latter is our goal.

That's what humility is in a nutshell: bowing down before His power and majesty.

Who has known the Lord's mind, that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16

We quench or grieve the Holy Spirit by refusing His authority over us. In other words, by choosing not to yield to Him.

The key to peace is authority—peace is the fruit of an obedient, righteous life.

We are free when, and only when, we allow Him to be in control.

Bow down to him, for he is your lord. Psalm 45:11

I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and who trembles at My word. Isaiah 66:2

Who are you— anyone who talks back to God? Romans 9:20

God surpasses our dreams when we reach past our personal plans and agendas to grab the hand of Christ and walk the path He has chosen for us.

All the reasons which require the subjection of a believer to the brethren of a particular church, require his subjection to all his brethren in the Lord.

Then there's the third way proffered by the Lord of Discipline, which is beyond both hierarchy and territory. That is to do the work and give it to Him. Do it as an offering to God.   Give the act to me. Purged of hope and ego