Resist much, obey little. Walt Whitman
When I first read this, I wasn't sure about it. After all, aren't we taught to obey the Father in all things? As I thought about it and pondered over it more, however, I realized that if I pay attention to the first directive, "Resist much," that I will have little need to obey. (You may have a different interpretation of this.)
If I resist the urge to gossip about an acquaintance, I will have no need to obey a rule from my childhood about not talking behind someone's back.
If I resist the urge to take something that doesn't belong to me, I will have no need to obey the eighth commandment. (Actually, I don't have the urge to steal, but you get the idea.)
"Resist much." I think the Lord would applaud the sentiment.
This I know for sure: resisting temptation takes constant vigilance.
You're right, I would have read that differently, but I appreciate your view. Although, I think that when we resist that much evil, we are obeying. Sorry, Walt.
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