Definition and Context:
To comply means to act in accordance with a command, request, or set of rules. In a biblical context, compliance often refers to obedience to God's commandments, adherence to His will, and submission to His authority. The concept of compliance is integral to the Christian faith, as it reflects a believer's commitment to living a life that honors God.

Biblical References:

1. Obedience to God:
Compliance with God's commandments is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were repeatedly instructed to obey God's laws as a sign of their covenant relationship with Him. Deuteronomy 11:1 states, "You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments."

2. Submission to Authority:
The New Testament also emphasizes the importance of compliance with earthly authorities, as long as it does not contradict God's laws. Romans 13:1-2 instructs, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves."

3. Jesus as the Model of Compliance:
Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of compliance with the Father's will. His life and ministry were marked by perfect obedience. In John 6:38 , Jesus declares, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me." His submission culminated in His sacrificial death on the cross, as described in Philippians 2:8 : "And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross."

4. The Role of the Holy Spirit:
Compliance with God's will is facilitated by the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to live according to God's standards. Galatians 5:16 encourages believers, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." The Spirit aids in transforming the believer's heart and mind, enabling them to comply with God's desires.

5. Blessings of Compliance:
The Bible often associates compliance with divine blessings. In the Old Testament, blessings were promised to those who obeyed God's commands. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 promises, "Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God."

6. Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Conversely, the Bible warns of the consequences of failing to comply with God's commands. In 1 Samuel 15:22-23 , the prophet Samuel rebukes King Saul for his disobedience, 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."

Application for Believers:
For Christians, compliance is not merely a legalistic adherence to rules but a heartfelt response to God's love and grace. It involves a willingness to submit to God's authority, follow His guidance, and live in a manner that reflects His character. Compliance is an expression of faith and trust in God's wisdom and goodness, leading to a life that glorifies Him.1. (v. i.) To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform; -- usually followed by with.

2. (v. i.) To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

3. (v. i.) To fulfill; to accomplish.

4. (v. i.) To enfold; to embrace.

1286. diaseio -- to shake violently, to intimidate
... properly, shake violently, to manhandle (literally, "shake someone to-and-fro");
intimidate, coerce (blackmail, extort), forcing someone to comply under threat ...
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Thy Bidding, Holy Brother Aurelius, it was Meet that I Should ...
... Section 1. Thy bidding, holy brother Aurelius, it was meet that I should
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The Life of William Gordon of Earlstoun.
... and the said commissioners, knowing this worthy gentleman's firmness to the
presbyterian principles, and being designed either to make him comply in settling ...
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King Herod's Enrollment
... On the one hand he had to comply with what was required of him by the Imperial policy;
he was governing for the Romans a part of the empire, and he was bound ...
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The Westminster Standards in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
... But they believe that every genuine saint will comply with the conditions;
and thus salvation becomes certain to saints. It is uncertain ...
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Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... He was willing enough to be his Disciple, and to be saved by him; if the Terms of
his Discipleship and Salvation should appear such as he could comply with. ...
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The Excuses.
... be in it, he spoke the parable to point out the difference, and to show that the
invitation will only aggravate the doom of those who refuse to comply with it. ...
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Second Address.
... There are thousands of Christians, who, instead of advancing, have gone back since
their conversion, because they would not comply with the condition, "THAT ...
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But when John, the Son of Levi, Who...
... As for the people of Sepphoris, who belonged to neither of us, because they had
chosen to be in subjection to the Romans, they did not comply with his proposal ...
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Comply (2 Occurrences)
... compliments. 3. (vi) To fulfill; to accomplish. 4. (vi) To enfold; to embrace.
Multi-Version Concordance Comply (2 Occurrences). Acts ...
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Conform (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (vi) To be in accord or harmony; to comply; to be obedient; to submit; --
with to or with. 4. (vi) To comply with the usages ...
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Yielding (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Yield. 2. (a.) Inclined to give way, or comply; flexible;
compliant; accommodating; as, a yielding temper. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Yield (78 Occurrences)
... 7. (vi) To give up the contest; to submit; to surrender; to succumb. 8.
(vi) To comply with; to assent; as, I yielded to his request. ...
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Vowed (34 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:21 I beg you not to comply; for more than forty men among them are lying
in wait for him, who have solemnly vowed that they will neither eat nor drink ...
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Nahash (9 Occurrences)
... slavery, demanded in addition that the right eye of every man should be put out,
as "a reproach upon Israel." They were given seven days to comply with these ...
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Observe (216 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice
to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or ...
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Obey (219 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To give ear to; to execute the commands
of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of. ...
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Goods (231 Occurrences)
... The penalty inflicted on Ananias and Sapphira was not for any failure to comply
fully with this custom, but because this freedom which they possessed (Acts 5:4 ...
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Froward (21 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not willing to yield or comply with what is required
or is reasonable; perverse; disobedient; peevish; as, a froward child. ...
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