Doing what’s right
“Whoever keeps His commandments abides in God, and God in him…..” (1 John 3:24)
Friends, who said it’s wrong to have an opinion? Why do we get offended when someone doesn’t agree with us?
As we scroll through social media, people will threaten to unfriend some if they disagree with their opinion on a matter. Why is this? Can’t we get along even if we disagree? Aren’t we all God’s children? Doesn’t He love us all the same?
Are we setting a sad example for our children/teens? Aren’t they observing the way we live and our interactions with others?
Shouldn’t we be an example of Jesus to our children/teens and live our lives the way He lived?
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
“Why do you call me ‘Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” (Luke 6:46))
I wrote this recently, but it’s worth repeating again. What are we teaching our children as far as obeying the laws of the land and working in harmony with others? The violent looters and destroyers of property learn what they’re doing from somebody.
God gives us children to love and train. No, we shouldn’t ever give them everything they want or should we give in to their every desire. That’s not parenting, but we should do what’s right and best for our children. Yes, they will test our boundary lines, but if we will stick to our family rules and give them boundaries, they will respect us as they grow up. God gives us children for only a short time of their lives. During that time we should teach them the ways of God and to follow rules. If you are employed, then you probably have to answer to someone for accountability. Why is that so hard? If our boss, teacher, or parent ask us to do something, why can’t we just do it out of respect and honor?
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” (Hebrews 13:17)
This scripture does not imply that we should break the law because someone in authority over us demands it.
I do know that it’s ever too late to speak to our children (no matter their age) and encourage them to do what’s right. If we will pray for our children/teens and guide them to follow God’s Word, we’ll probably experience more love and family bonding and less fighting in schools, less arrests, less law-breaking.
Prayer changes everything! Including, our children!
Instead of ranting today, let’s pray for our family. Let’s pray for the children/teens who rebel and break the law, as they belong to somebody. As adults, let’s focus on being good examples for those around us!
Jesus is the only answer! Jesus is your only answer!
Let these changes begin with me...
