“Faith and obedience are bound up in the same bundle”
— Jerry Bridges
Simplified Meaning:
Faith and obedience are closely connected and often go hand in hand. Imagine you have a trusted friend who asks you to do something important. Because you trust this friend, you are likely to follow their request without hesitation. Similarly, in many religious beliefs and personal convictions, having strong faith often leads people to obey certain rules or follow a set path. For instance, in history, people who believed in a cause or leader, like followers of Mahatma Gandhi during India's independence movement, were willing to obey nonviolent resistance even when it was difficult. They had faith in Gandhi's vision and, as a result, obediently followed his guidance. In everyday life, if you have faith in your parents' advice, you might obey their guidance because you believe in their wisdom and love. This concept reminds us that true belief often involves action, and you can ensure your actions reflect your core values and beliefs by combining faith with obedience.
