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Speaking with a friend a few days ago get me thinking about what the proper motive for obedience is. Certainly, children obey appropriately with different motives at different levels of development. However, there are obviously better motives than others. Here are some motives I've determined. These are not all completely appropriate, but they are honest nonetheless.
1. Fear
2. Good girl/boy mentality
3. Trying to impress man/make man proud
4. Trying to impress God/make God proud
5. Pride
6. Honor God
7. Honor man
This is not a comprehensive list by any means. Here's the question: what do you think is the correct/most righteous motive we should have for obedience. Can you add to the list?
1. Fear
2. Good girl/boy mentality
3. Trying to impress man/make man proud
4. Trying to impress God/make God proud
5. Pride
6. Honor God
7. Honor man
This is not a comprehensive list by any means. Here's the question: what do you think is the correct/most righteous motive we should have for obedience. Can you add to the list?