littlebitxxx -> RE: do you think obedience is conditional and if so (1/24/2010 11:40:11 PM)
|
Standard "opinion only" disclaimers apply. Obedience itself is unconditional, only the circumstances change. If the latest command/demand/request (ie, step in front of a moving bus) goes against the original command outlined (ie, protect Master's property) then not obeying is not disobedience. If you throw a stick for your dog, having taught him to fetch "no matter what" (in water, through trees, etc) and it goes across the street, he will start after it. If he doesn't see the bus coming, he'll get hit. If he does see the bus coming, he'll stop and probably turn to look at you for direction. If you wave your arm telling him to "fetch anyway", chances are he'll sit and look at you like you have three heads, waiting for you to realize the danger you put him in. Is that disobedience?
|
|
|
|