The Way of Holy Obedience
"Holy Obedience
confounds selfish
and carnal desires,
keeps the body subject
to the obedience of the Spirit
and to obedience to one's neighbor,
rendering one submissive
to every human being
in the world;
and not only to humans,
but also to all beasts and all wild animals,
so that they can do what they want
to you insofar as the Lord
may permit them from above . . ."
--St. Francis, Salutation of the Virtues
Obedience in essence is self-discipline. Once you belong to God and He lives in you and you in Him, being obedient to Him is just a matter of keeping self in check.
"Holy Obedience
confounds selfish
and carnal desires,
keeps the body subject
to the obedience of the Spirit
and to obedience to one's neighbor,
rendering one submissive
to every human being
in the world;
and not only to humans,
but also to all beasts and all wild animals,
so that they can do what they want
to you insofar as the Lord
may permit them from above . . ."
--St. Francis, Salutation of the Virtues
Obedience in essence is self-discipline. Once you belong to God and He lives in you and you in Him, being obedient to Him is just a matter of keeping self in check. 
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