Definition: The term "disobeys" refers to the act of failing or refusing to follow commands, laws, or instructions. In a biblical context, disobedience is primarily seen as a failure to adhere to God's commandments and instructions, resulting in spiritual and often physical consequences.

Biblical Context: Disobedience is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, beginning with the first act of disobedience by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. This act brought sin into the world and is often cited as the original sin that necessitated redemption through Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Examples:

1. Adam and Eve: The first instance of disobedience is found in Genesis 3, where Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, directly defying God's command. This act of disobedience results in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the introduction of sin and death into the world.

2. Israelites in the Wilderness: The Israelites frequently disobeyed God's commands during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. In Numbers 14:22-23 , God says, "not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times—not one will ever see the land I swore to give their fathers."

3. King Saul: Saul, the first king of Israel, disobeyed God's command to completely destroy the Amalekites and their possessions. In 1 Samuel 15:22-23 , Samuel rebukes Saul, saying, "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king."

New Testament Teachings:

1. Jesus' Teachings: Jesus emphasized the importance of obedience to God's commandments. In John 14:15 , He states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." This underscores the connection between love for God and obedience to His will.

2. Parable of the Two Sons: In Matthew 21:28-32 , Jesus tells the parable of the two sons, one who initially refuses to obey his father but later repents and does the work, and the other who agrees to obey but does not follow through. This parable highlights the importance of true obedience, which is demonstrated through actions rather than mere words.

3. Apostolic Teachings: The apostles also stressed obedience to God. In Acts 5:29 , Peter and the other apostles declare, "We must obey God rather than men," emphasizing the priority of divine commands over human authority.

Consequences of Disobedience:

1. Spiritual Separation: Disobedience leads to a separation from God, as seen in the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden and the spiritual decline of Israel when they turned away from God's laws.

2. Divine Judgment: Throughout the Bible, disobedience often results in divine judgment. The flood in Noah's time, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Babylonian exile are examples of God's judgment on disobedience.

3. Loss of Blessings: Disobedience can lead to the forfeiture of God's blessings. In Deuteronomy 28, God outlines the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience, illustrating the tangible consequences of failing to follow His commands.

Redemption and Restoration: Despite the grave consequences of disobedience, the Bible also offers hope for redemption and restoration through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. In Romans 5:19 , Paul writes, "For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous." This highlights the redemptive work of Christ, who through His obedience, offers salvation to all who believe.

Danger of Disobedience.
... And this I have said, that these brethren may not be ignorant of the danger they
incur by disobedience to you, because whosoever disobeys your orders, disobeys ...
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Whether Disobedience is the Most Grievous of Sins?
... Consequently he that disobeys the commandment of the love of God sins more grievously
than one who disobeys the commandment of the love of our neighbor. ...
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Instructions to Converts.
... He is justly subject to the whole penalty. If he disobeys God habitually in one
particular, he does not in fact obey him in any particular. ...
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2 Thessalonians iii. 5-Mar
... "And if any man obeyeth not our word by this Epistle.". He has not said, He that
disobeys, disobeys me, but "note that man." This is no slight chastisement. ...
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Moral Insanity.
... In this form of insanity, the reason remains unimpaired; but the heart deliberately
disobeys. The insanity spoken of in the text is moral. that of the heart. ...
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God was Justified in Forbidding Man to Eat of the Tree of ...
... disobedience; and in this case the actions themselves are not the [cause of] stripes,
but the disobedience procures punishment for him who disobeys;"so also ...
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He Concludes that the Law had an End in Christ, who was Born of ...
... [2072] See Chap. lxvi. [2073] Literally, "disobeys evil" (apeithei ponera).
Conjectured: apothei, and apeithei poneria. [2074] The mss. ...
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Those who Offered Themselves for Martyrdom Reproved.
... persecutor and murderer. For He, in a way, bids us take care of ourselves.
But he who disobeys is rash and foolhardy. If he who ...
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April 14:
... And Sin, that which separates from God, which disobeys God, which CAN not in that
state correspond with God"this is hell. Natural Law, Death, p.169. ...
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Of Marriage Between Blood-Relations, in Regard to which the ...
... And in this matter, while it restrains concupiscence within due bounds, the man
who neglects and disobeys it is justly branded as abominable. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 16 of marriage between blood-relations.htm

Disobeys (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Disobeys (4 Occurrences). John 3:36 One who believes
in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys...
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Disorder (6 Occurrences)

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Lawbreaker (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who disobeys the law; a criminal.
Multi-Version Concordance Lawbreaker (3 Occurrences). Romans ...
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Won't (144 Occurrences)
... John 3:36 One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the
Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." (WEB). ...
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Remains (118 Occurrences)
... John 3:36 One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the
Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." (WEB WEY NIV). ...
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Rejects (8 Occurrences)
... John 3:36 One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the
Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." (See NIV). ...
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Disobeying (2 Occurrences)

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Believes (34 Occurrences)
... John 3:36 One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the
Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV ...
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Ages (114 Occurrences)
... (WEY). John 3:36 He who believes in the Son has the Life of the Ages; he who disobeys
the Son will not enter into Life, but God's anger remains upon him. (WEY). ...
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Obey (219 Occurrences)
... John 3:36 One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the
Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." (Root in WEB WEY ASV ...
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