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This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and the believer's trust in His divine plan.<br><br><b>Biblical Examples of Resignation:</b><br><br>1. <b>Job's Submission:</b> The account of Job is a profound example of resignation. Despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job remains steadfast in his faith. In <a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a> , he declares, "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." Job's acceptance of his circumstances reflects a deep trust in God's wisdom and purpose.<br><br>2. <b>Jesus in Gethsemane:</b> Jesus Christ exemplifies ultimate resignation in the Garden of Gethsemane. Facing imminent crucifixion, He prays in <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> , "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will." Jesus' submission to the Father's will, even unto death, serves as the ultimate model for believers.<br><br>3. <b>Paul's Contentment:</b> The Apostle Paul demonstrates resignation through his contentment in various circumstances. In <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a> , he writes, "I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Paul's acceptance of his situation, whether in abundance or need, highlights his reliance on Christ's strength.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>Resignation in the biblical sense is not passive fatalism but an active trust in God's providence. It involves a conscious decision to yield one's own desires and understanding to the greater wisdom of God. This attitude is rooted in the belief that God is both sovereign and good, working all things for the benefit of those who love Him (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>).<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>For believers, cultivating a spirit of resignation involves prayer, meditation on Scripture, and a continual surrender to God's will. It requires a shift from self-reliance to dependence on God, recognizing that His ways are higher than our ways (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>). This mindset encourages peace and contentment, even amidst trials, as believers trust that God is in control and His purposes are ultimately for their good and His glory.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The biblical concept of resignation is a profound expression of faith and trust in God's sovereign will. It calls believers to a life of submission, contentment, and peace, grounded in the assurance of God's perfect plan and purpose.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Resign.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Submissive; yielding; not disposed to resist or murmur.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/barrow/sermons_on_evil-speaking_by_isaac_barrow/introduction.htm"><span class="l">Introduction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In 1654, Dr. Dupont, who had been tutor to Barrow and Ray, and held the University<br> Professorship of Greek, <b>resigned</b>, and used his interest, without success, to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrow/sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/introduction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_molinos/the_spiritual_guide_which_disentangles_the_soul/chap_viii_pursues_the_same_2.htm"><span class="l">Pursues the Same Matter.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in thy Soul, till it be denied in it self, and dead in its senses and powers: nor<br> will it ever come to this state, till being perfectly <b>resigned</b>, it resolves <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chap viii pursues the same 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_molinos/the_spiritual_guide_which_disentangles_the_soul/chap_v_light_experience_and.htm"><span class="l">Light, Experience, and a Divine Call, are Necessary for Guiding <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> it may be to thee, that thy Soul is endowed with internal light and experience;<br> the best thing still that thou canst do, is to keep quiet and <b>resigned</b> in thine <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap v light experience and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_molinos/the_spiritual_guide_which_disentangles_the_soul/chap_iii_the_indiscreet_zeal.htm"><span class="l">The Indiscreet Zeal of Souls, and the Disordinate Love of Our <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> in the employment that will best suit with thee: That thought belongs only to him,<br> and to thee, to continue in thy rest, disengaged, and wholly <b>resigned</b> up to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chap iii the indiscreet zeal.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_liguori/uniformity_with_gods_will/5_special_practices_of_uniformity.htm"><span class="l">Special Practices of Uniformity.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> talent. It is the salvation of our immortal souls. 4. It is especially<br> necessary that we be <b>resigned</b> in corporal infirmities. We <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../de liguori/uniformity with gods will/5 special practices of uniformity.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tauler/the_inner_way/sermon_xxx_on_the_feast.htm"><span class="l">On the Feast of Martyrs</span></a> <br><b>...</b> How God points out the way to His Friends, and teaches them to be truly <b>resigned</b>,<br> in the highest sense; after the Example set them by Christ the Lord, Who has <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xxx on the feast.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_liguori/uniformity_with_gods_will/6_spiritual_desolation.htm"><span class="l">Spiritual Desolation.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> material way. Pious souls often fail in this respect by not being <b>resigned</b><br> to the dispositions of God's holy will. Our sanctification <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../de liguori/uniformity with gods will/6 spiritual desolation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/guyon/a_short_and_easy_method_of_prayer/chapter_vi_of_self-surrender.htm"><span class="l">Of Self-Surrender</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This conviction will make us <b>resigned</b> in all things; and accept of all that<br> happens, not as from the creature, but as from God Himself. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../guyon/a short and easy method of prayer/chapter vi of self-surrender.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_molinos/the_spiritual_guide_which_disentangles_the_soul/chap_xii_a_sequel_of.htm"><span class="l">A Sequel of the Same Matter.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Soul the prayer of the Senses, and of Nature, is a rigorous martyrdom to it, but<br> the Lord rejoyces, and is glad in its peace, if it be thus quiet and <b>resigned</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap xii a sequel of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/therese/story_of_a_soul/iii_january_1889.htm"><span class="l">January, 1889</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The other day I came across this striking passage: "To be <b>resigned</b> and to be united<br> to the will of God are not the same; there is the same difference between <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/therese/story of a soul/iii january 1889.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/resigned.htm"><span class="l"><b>Resigned</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (imp. & pp) of Resign. 2. (a.) Submissive; yielding; not disposed to resist<br> or murmur. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Resigned</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resigned.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/resignation.htm"><span class="l">Resignation (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The state of being <b>resigned</b> or submissive; quiet or patient submission;<br> unresisting acquiescence; as, resignation to the will and providence of God. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resignation.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vice.htm"><span class="l">Vice (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (vt) To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice. 8. (prep.) In the<br> place of; in the stead; as, AB was appointed postmaster vice CD <b>resigned</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vice.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/resin.htm"><span class="l">Resin (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resin.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dinhabah.htm"><span class="l">Dinhabah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 1:43 Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before<br> there <b>resigned</b> any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dinhabah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/meshullam.htm"><span class="l">Meshullam (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> MESHULLAM. me-shul'-am (meshullam, "<b>resigned</b>" or "devoted"; compare Arabic Muslim;<br> Mesollam): An Old Testament name very common in post-exilic times. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/meshullam.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beor.htm"><span class="l">Beor (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 1:43 Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before<br> there <b>resigned</b> any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beor.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/be'or.htm"><span class="l">Be'or (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 1:43 Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before<br> there <b>resigned</b> any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/be'or.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bela.htm"><span class="l">Bela (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 1:43 Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before<br> there <b>resigned</b> any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bela.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/submit.htm"><span class="l">Submit (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> acquiesce. 7. (vi) To be submissive or <b>resigned</b>; to yield without murmuring.<br> Multi-Version Concordance Submit (36 Occurrences). Luke <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/submit.htm - 17k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/directed-panspermia.html">What is the theory of directed panspermia? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Foxe.html">Who was John Foxe? What is Foxe's Book of Martyrs? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/C-S-Lewis.html">Who was C.S. Lewis? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/resigned.htm">Resigned: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Resigned (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">1 Chronicles 1:43</a></span><br />Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before there <span class="boldtext">resigned</span> any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/15-9.htm">Jeremiah 15:9</a></span><br />She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath <span class="boldtext">resigned</span> her breath; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she hath been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the LORD.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/1-19.htm">Lamentations 1:19</a></span><br />I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and my elders <span class="boldtext">resigned</span> their breath in the city, while they sought their food to relieve their souls.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/resigned.htm">Resigned</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/frankincense.htm">Frankincense (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lignaloes.htm">Lignaloes</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/galbanum.htm">Galbanum (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/myrrh.htm">Myrrh (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aloes.htm">Aloes (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mastic.htm">Mastic</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/balm.htm">Balm (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/amber.htm">Amber (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/resist.htm">Resist (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/onycha.htm">Onycha (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/onyx.htm">Onyx (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/ointment.htm">Ointment (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/ladanum.htm">Ladanum (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gum.htm">Gum (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead (130 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gas.htm">Gas</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fir.htm">Fir (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rosin.htm">Rosin</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/resigned.htm">Resigned (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reservoir.htm">Reservoir (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pay.htm">Pay (212 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/plastered.htm">Plastered (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/balsam.htm">Balsam (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bdellium.htm">Bdellium (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cyprus.htm">Cyprus (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/camphor.htm">Camphor (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/amounts.htm">Amounts (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aromatic.htm">Aromatic (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sedge.htm">Sedge (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sweet.htm">Sweet (147 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spices.htm">Spices (64 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/equal.htm">Equal (70 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cedar.htm">Cedar (61 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/weight.htm">Weight (143 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pure.htm">Pure (160 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gold.htm">Gold (429 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stone.htm">Stone (290 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/ttt/r/resignation--the_wicked_are_devoid_of.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Resignation: The Wicked are Devoid of"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Resignation: The Wicked are Devoid of" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/resilience_against_opposition.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Resilience Against Opposition"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Resilience Against Opposition" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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