Colossians - Children
We ought to differentiate b/w commands & wishes of our parents.
We are only told to obey the commands/instructions of our parents AS FAR AS it is right before God. We have no mandate to obey the wishes of our parents. (But we can choose to fulfil their wishes if we love them)
(You are right when you foresee the possible outcomes of such commandment. True, children can turn out to become like their parents if they follow wholesale without any discretion, esp when they don’t know God’s standard. Selfish parents may produce selfish children.)
Due to the potential of undesirable outcomes, it is precisely why establishing a godly family needs 2 individuals who love God, study God’s Word to obey & filled with God’s power to fulfil their duties.
Having said that, I must remind you we are told to pray for our authority (1Tim 2:2).
If our obedience to God is linked to our obedience to our parents BEFORE we get married, then only God can ensure that whatever commands they give you are reasonable &, if not, only God can change their hearts towards you.
We are only told to obey the commands/instructions of our parents AS FAR AS it is right before God. We have no mandate to obey the wishes of our parents. (But we can choose to fulfil their wishes if we love them)
(You are right when you foresee the possible outcomes of such commandment. True, children can turn out to become like their parents if they follow wholesale without any discretion, esp when they don’t know God’s standard. Selfish parents may produce selfish children.)
Due to the potential of undesirable outcomes, it is precisely why establishing a godly family needs 2 individuals who love God, study God’s Word to obey & filled with God’s power to fulfil their duties.
Having said that, I must remind you we are told to pray for our authority (1Tim 2:2).
If our obedience to God is linked to our obedience to our parents BEFORE we get married, then only God can ensure that whatever commands they give you are reasonable &, if not, only God can change their hearts towards you.
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