Obedience

Blessed Francis himself said that true obedience consists not only in doing things that are commanded in word, but even those merely thought of; not only in doing things commanded, but even things desired; for "If a brother, subject to a brother superior, not only hears his voice, but even understands his will, he must immediately give himself entirely to obedience and do what he understands him to will by some sign or other."

Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XVII