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| Written by Khimani A. Williams | ||||||
| Monday, 13 July 2009 | ||||||
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When
a child disobeys his father’s order and rebel against his rules,
generally he is viewed as an ungrateful and insubordinate child, for he
has disrespected the one who cares for him, providing for his needs and
instructing him. And this is a fact, for a child is supposed to obey
his parents and not walk in his own way. It is obvious that he cannot
guide himself as he is a child and he is only walking away from the
security and wisdom that a father provides. It is the duty of a father to guide and discipline his children. And it is the responsibility of children to carefully listen and follow the instruction of their parents. “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: for they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.” [Proverbs 1: 8 – 9]. The Word of God promises that a child is beautified when he listen and obey the wisdom and instruction of his parents. But many children are unruly and there is a certain ugliness that becomes a part of their character, though they might be pleasing to look upon. As a young person and a son I admit that the advice of my parents and other adults sometimes seem ridiculous and outdated, but being able to put aside my personal desires and following the ‘foolishness’ is rewarding. Denying myself the things that I am pining for – many times complaining and arguing – hurts. It would appear better to do what I want, because I am the beneficiary. Take that from me and I am left feeling robbed of my happiness and will. So it is with God and His children. He gives instructions and commands to us, and it is for us to follow what he requires. He is our Father. We are rude and insubordinate, just as a disobedient child, when we walk away from His commands. He is a loving Father who at all times have the best interest of His children, the ones who bring Him glory, at heart. When our bodies cry out for various kinds of passions, he has commanded us to put the body under subjection and crucify the flesh. He calls us to deny ourselves and follow Him. [St. Mark 8:34]. When we want to chase riches, He has told us ‘No!’ When we want to have premarital sex, He has commanded ‘No!’ When we want to be significant, tells us to humble ourselves. There are times when we need things that we see as necessary or urgent, but he has told us to follow Him. As children of God, let us obey His commands. Decide what is really important. Then, calling the crowd to join His disciples, He said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when He returns in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. St. Mark: 8 34 - 38
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