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Bible Verses About Obedience

Obedience is love in action — not earning God's favor, but trusting Him enough to do what He says. These Bible verses about obedience show the blessing that follows a heart quick to say yes to God.

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John 14:15

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“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

1 Samuel 15:22

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“But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.”

Deuteronomy 28:1-2

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““Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God:”

James 1:22

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“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.”

John 14:23

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“Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”

Luke 11:28

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“But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.””

Joshua 1:8

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“This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.”

Romans 6:16

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“Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?”

1 John 2:3

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“By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.”

Proverbs 3:1-2

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“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.”

Hebrews 5:8-9

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“Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Obedience?

Obedience is love in action — not earning God's favor, but trusting Him enough to do what He says. These Bible verses about obedience show the blessing that follows a heart quick to say yes to God.

What is a good Bible verse about Obedience?

John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

Where should I start reading about Obedience in the Bible?

Start with 1 Samuel 15:22, one of the 11 verses gathered here on this topic.

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