As a child, I felt my parents were asking for too much. Why should I obey them all the time? Could I not have my way? However, as a mum, I keep asking, “Is it too much to obey?”, “Why do you want to have it your way?” I ask these questions because I really want the very best for my children and as such, I have to teach them to obey. When my daughter asks to play with a toy, I allow without reservation. But, should she ever ask to play with the knife, I will disallow without reservation. The fact that we teach our children to stay away from things that could possibly harm them is because we love them and do not want any harm to come to them. Just like adults, obedience does not naturally come to children. They need to be taught obedience and this should be done in love and sincerity. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.(Ephesians 6:1) The Bible admonishes children to obey their parents: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” (Ephesians 6:1). If we desire to build godly homes, train up our children to become better adults, instill godly principles in our children, have the Lord as the head of our homes, we must of necessity, teach the children to obey. It is morally wrong to teach your children to obey wrong rules. For example, if a parent is into an evil act such as fraud, and they teach the children to do the same, they continue the circle of wickedness. Remember, that lake of fire was made for the devil and all who practice wickedness and evil (Revelation 20:15). Let us teach them to obey God’s word, understand scriptures and to live godly lives. When we understand that raising a godly home involves teaching obedience to our children, it will affect our attitudes. Know that even Jesus, our perfect example, was obedient and submitted to the Father. He demonstrated his obedient submission through His lifestyle. Hebrews documents it this way: “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 5:7-10) If Jesus learned obedience, then our children have no excuse. It could be difficult to break the societal perceptions about obedience but if we start them off right, we are assured of a better future for our children. Remember, it is our duty to teach them to obey. Do not leave that responsibility to teachers and society.
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