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“Obey God and obey the messenger” or some rendition of this occurs in some 25 instances in the Quran.  
Quran is the only legitimate Hadith
[45:6] These are GOD's revelations that we recite to you truthfully. In which Hadith other than GOD and His revelations do they believe?
[77:50] Which Hadith, other than this, do they uphold?
[12:111] In their history, there is a lesson for those who possess intelligence. This is not fabricated Hadith; this (Quran) confirms all previous scriptures, provides the details of everything, and is a beacon and mercy for those who believe.
 
Quran is the only source we have that is fully detailed - it is a complete book and contains examples of everything
[6:114] Shall I seek other than GOD as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed? Those who received the scripture recognize that it has been revealed from your Lord, truthfully. You shall not harbor any doubt. [6:115] The word of your Lord is complete, in truth and justice. Nothing shall abrogate His words. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
[18:54] We have cited in this Quran every kind of example, but the human being is the most argumentative creature.
[39:27] We have cited for the people every kind of example in this Quran, that they may take heed.
[17:89] We have cited for the people in this Quran all kinds of examples, but most people insist upon disbelieving.
[30:58] Thus, we have cited for the people in this Quran all kinds of examples. Yet, no matter what kind of proof you present to the disbelievers, they say, "You are falsifiers."
 
Before the Quran was complete Muhammad was their walking talking Quran. 
Messenger to not just the gentiles but also the Jews and the Christians
If the command was strictly to follow only God the people of the previous scripture would not take that to follow the new revelations given to the prophet.
[5:15] O people of the scripture, our messenger has come to you to proclaim for you many things you have concealed in the scripture, and to pardon many other transgressions you have committed. A beacon has come to you from GOD, and a profound scripture.
 
Nowhere in the Quran do we hear obey Muhammad. 
[18:110] Say, (O Muhammed) "I am no more than a human being like you....
 
Muhammad the man was fallible
[34:50] Say “If I go astray, I go astray because of my shortcomings, and if I am rightly guided it is due to the revelation I receive from my Lord.” 
Frowned
[80:1] He (Muhammad) frowned and turned away. [80:2] When the blind man came to him. [80:3] How do you know? He may purify himself. [80:4] Or he may take heed, and benefit from the message. [80:5] As for the rich man. [80:6] You gave him your attention. [80:7] Even though you could not guarantee his salvation. [80:8] The one who came to you eagerly. [80:9] And is really reverent. [80:10] You ignored him.
Prohibition
[66:1] O you prophet, why do you prohibit what GOD has made lawful for you, just to please your wives? GOD is Forgiver, Merciful.
Captives
[8:67] No prophet shall acquire captives, unless he participates in the fighting. You people are seeking the materials of this world, while GOD advocates the Hereafter. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise. [8:68] If it were not for a predetermined decree from GOD, you would have suffered, on account of what you took, a terrible retribution.
Stay Behind
[9:42] If there were a quick material gain, and a short journey, they would have followed you. But the striving is just too much for them. They will swear by GOD: "If we could, we would have mobilized with you." They thus hurt themselves, and GOD knows that they are liars. [9:43] GOD has pardoned you: why did you give them permission (to stay behind), before you could distinguish those who are truthful from the liars?
 
Even Muhammad was co