I have worked with a number of dogs that were given to friends, and the original owner paid them to take the dog, and even paid for full obedience training for the dog. (samthedogtrainer.com)
Even though the unconditional reciprocity which belongs to the relation between the parents because they have covenanted with one another does not pertain to the parent - child relationship, the child does owe full obedience to his parents during the time of his dependence upon them. (religion-online.org)
What is keeping you back from full obedience and following Christ on the path of discipleship? (redeeminggod.com)