Submission To God
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]
Implies an entire giving up our understanding, will, and affections, to him; or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in
1. An acquiescency in his right and severeignty.
2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom.
3. A sense of his love and care.
4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will.
5. Keeping our souls by faith and patience from wearniness and despondancy.
6. A full resignation to his will.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]
implies an entire giving up of our understanding, will, and affections to him or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in —
1. An acquiescence in his right and sovereignty;
2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom;
3. A sense of his love and care;
4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will;
5. Keeping our souls, by faith and patience, from weariness and despondency;
6. A full resignation to his will. (See Resignation).
