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- In the Bible, the term “obligation” often refers to the moral and ethical responsibilities that individuals have towards God and others, such as fulfilling vows or commitments (Psalm 76:11) and the duty to love one another (1 John 4:7).
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Obligation's closest synonym is "duty." It is produced by a strong and compelling sense of indebtedness for a benefit or service received, or by being bound by contract, promise, or law. Obligation is what one owes in return for a favor or because a law or promise demands one must give it.
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1. (n.) The act of obligating. 2. (n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty. 3. (n.)
Aug 3, 2024 · in Definitions, Doctrines and Beliefs. In the Bible, the term “obligation” often refers to the moral and ethical responsibilities that individuals have towards God and others, such as fulfilling vows or commitments (Psalm 76:11) and the duty to love one another (1 John 4:7). It embodies the concepts of duty, commitment, and the expectation ...
1. ( v. t.) To attach, as by a bond. 2. ( v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something. 3. ( v. t.) To bind by some favor rendered; to place under a debt; hence, to do a favor to; to please; to gratify; to accommodate. Library. To the Rev. A. Brandram. ...
- Romans 13:7 ESV / 196 helpful votes. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.
- Luke 17:10 ESV / 139 helpful votes. So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’”
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV / 134 helpful votes. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
- Galatians 6:2 ESV / 127 helpful votes. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
The key word in that definition is "obligated." They hate it ( Romans 8:7 ), and therefore lawkeeping is seen as a burden, a yoke of bondage, despite the undeniable fact that God (through James) says it is a "law of liberty" ( James 1:25 ; 2:12 ).
Jun 24, 2004 · As we approach chapter 13 we come to the matter of our Christian obligations. In verses 1-7, our obligation to human government is discussed. Verses 8-10 describe our obligation to live by the law of love.
