obedient

Everyday

1. Doing what you are told by a parent, teacher, rule or owner. tree →
2. (of animals) Trained to follow commands, as in "an obedient dog". tree →

In the lessons

Used at home, school and with pets ("dog obedience classes"). In stories and ethics lessons, being obedient is often good, but stories also ask when it is right to say no, for example if someone asks you to do something wrong or unsafe. In church life, obedience to God is one of the monastic vows.

Examples

• Our dog is very obedient; he sits when told. tree →
• The obedient children lined up quietly. tree →
• Soldiers are trained to be obedient. tree →
• Being obedient doesn't mean doing something dangerous because someone says so. tree →
• The puppy became more obedient after training. tree →
• In the story, the obedient servant did everything the king asked. tree →
• Sheepdogs are clever and obedient. tree →
• I am still your obedient child. tree →

Note

Opposite: "disobedient". Noun "obedience"; verb "obey". Spelling: o-be-di-ent. Safety: you never have to obey a stranger or anyone asking you to keep a harmful secret.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition teaches that obeying God's Torah is the way to blessing, and that listening is the heart of Israel's covenant with Him. In the primary lessons: Used at home, school and with pets ("dog obedience classes"). In stories and ethics lessons, being obedient is often good, but stories also ask when it is right to say no, for example if someone asks you to do something wrong or unsafe. In church life, obedience to God is one of the monastic vows.

Examples

• If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land; (Prophets ISA.1.19, JPS 1917) tree →
• As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. (Writings PRO.25.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• He against whom we have sinned, and in whose ways they would not walk, neither were they obedient unto His law. (Prophets ISA.42.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Opposite: "disobedient". Noun "obedience"; verb "obey". Spelling: o-be-di-ent. Safety: you never have to obey a stranger or anyone asking you to keep a harmful secret.