There are passages that suggests that slaves should be obedient to their masters, for the kingdom of heaven is coming.

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Correspondingly, we have watched the deterioration of the sense of stewardship that once was so widespread among the most successful Americans and the near disappearance of the sense of seemliness that led successful capitalists to be obedient to unenforceable standards of propriety.

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"They were educated in a system that knew nothing of collegiality and were trained to be obedient to the Pope but in a very, very short time - perhaps two or three weeks - with daring, but gently, they threw out the preparatory materials, " he told Robert Mickens of The Tablet.

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"There are many social and cultural pressures, some of which may lead women to believe that leaving their husband is wrong, and that if they have been sexually abused they must tolerate it because it is their duty to be obedient, " said Mrs Khatun.

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The students have to be utterly obedient and work as a collective whole.

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Well into his 80s Mr O'Brian was content to continue to be the obedient recorder, in fine handwriting, of the exploits of Aubrey, by now an admiral.

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The government says that the existing service, answerable to the cabinet secretary in London, can be the obedient servant of whatever combination of parties happens to rule in Westminster, Cardiff or Edinburgh.

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Life was ruled by pressure from the Roman Catholic Church, and women were expected to conform, and be pious and obedient.

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During this time of celebration, her parents give her advice for a successful marriage: Be obedient, work hard for your family, have many children and be a good mother to them.

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