Read:
Genesis 3: 1-19
Adam and Eve knew not to eat of the tree of
knowledge. The enemy (Satan) came and tricked them so they would
disobey what God said. They had to live with the discipline God gave them.
God still loved them – but they still had to live with the choices they
made. And it is the same for us. If you never learn to obey
when you’re young, when you’re older you will find it hard to obey your
teachers, your coach (if you play sports), people you work for, the laws
of the land and God. It is hard to get along with someone that has not
learnt to obey. They often won’t listen and want to do everything their
own way. Maybe you know someone like that! They end up hurting themselves
– and God. It makes God sad when we don’t obey. Obedience need’s to
start in the home with Mum & Dad. If we learn to obey Mum & Dad we
will know how to obey when we’re older. This is one of the most important
lessons to learn, and maybe the hardest. God has given us all a free will
– which means we are free to make our own choices. We can choose to obey
or not. It’s our choice. But we need to remember what happened to Adam and
Eve. There is a price to pay! Jesus is our example. He obeyed His
parents. If you find it hard to obey – tell Jesus. He understands and will
help you. Remember He was a kid Himself once!
-M.S.Lowndes
Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only
right. "Honour your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a
promise attached to it, namely, "so you will live well and have a long
life." - Ephesians 6: 1-3 (MSG)
Lord today I ask that
you
Would help me to obey
Even though I don’t want to
Help me choose to
anyway.
- M.S.Lowndes
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