The Benedictine Hallmarks: Lesson Seven Session 7: The Hallmark of Obedience Test your knowledge! To whom is our obedience primarily owed?* To our parents To our political leaders To God Why was Mark Silvanus’ favorite disciple?* He was immediately and humbly obedient He was the most hardworking and diligent He was the most creative What word begins Benedict’s Rule?* “I” “Obedience” “Listen” We can hear the voice of God through:* Prayer Scriptures Other people All of the above When might apparent obedience be problematic?* When it’s out of fear or a desire to please When it’s promised to an authority figure When it’s sacrificial