Appearance Of Obedience
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The consistent struggle of choosing good or evil is a batlle fought by beleivers of Christ and non-beleivers. Although these two types of people have different sets of beliefs, they both, however, share the understanding of good moral values. Carrying out or willing to carry out what is demanded or ordered by somebody in authority is the beginning of obedience. The way one performs obedience is based on these threefold forms: forced obedience, beneficial obedience, and willful obedience.
To use superior strenght, violence, or any kind of physical or mental power to make somebody do something againts his/her will or inclination is an act of forced obedience. For example, when one "runs" or passes a red light, one can expect to be stopped by a police officer. Thru superior authority, one is forced to stop and obey the orders that will be given by the officer. If one chooses to resist this type of obedience, the use of violence can occur.
Something that is convenient is usually something useful or suitable, because it makes things easier, or does not involve much effort or trouble. Beneficial obedience has a good effect that is sometimes advantageous...