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“COMEBEMYFOLLOWER”
if the fleshly desires of this system of things, the yearning
for material possessions, and the desire to impress others
have to some extent eroded our love for our heavenly
Father. We need to remember that this world is on its way
out, as is its ruler, Satan. Let us reject his crafty efforts to
lure us into sin! May we be inspired by our Master, for “he
committed no sin.”—1 Peter 2:22.
“I Always Do the Things Pleasing to Him”
17 Obedience involves far more than refraining from sin;
Christ actively carried out his Father’s every command.
He declared: “I always do the things pleasing to him.”
(John 8:29) This obedience brought Jesus great joy. Of
course, some might object that obedience was less complicated
for Jesus. They might imagine that he had to answer
only to Jehovah, who is perfect, whereas we often
have to answer to imperfect humans in positions of authority.
The truth is, though, that Jesus was obedient to
imperfect humans who had positions of authority.
18 As he was growing up, Jesus was under the authority
of his imperfect human parents, Joseph and Mary. Likely,
more than most children, he could see flaws in his parents.
Did he rebel, stepping out of his God-given role and
telling them how to manage a family? Note what Luke
2:51 says of 12-year-old Jesus: “He continued subject to
them.” In this obedience, he set an excellent example for
Christian youths, who strive to obey their parents and
show them due respect.—Ephesians 6:1, 2.
19 When it comes to obeying imperfect humans, Jesus
17. How did Jesus feel about obeying his Father, yet what objection
may some raise?
18. As a youth, Jesus set what example in obedience?
19, 20. (a) Jesus faced what unique challenges regarding obedience
to imperfect humans? (b) Why should true Christians today be obedient
to those taking the lead among them?