AntiChrist RZ 12/02 - Tomorrow's World
AntiChrist RZ 12/02 - Tomorrow's World
AntiChrist RZ 12/02 - Tomorrow's World
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The Ten Commandments<br />
loving and affectionate parent is the child’s provider, protector,<br />
teacher and lawgiver. A child’s early training and response to this<br />
relationship will in large measure determine his later response to<br />
the larger relationships with society. And, ultimately, it is certain to<br />
affect his relationship with his spiritual Father in heaven.<br />
Honor and Respect for Parents<br />
The New Testament magnifies this command in many places.<br />
The Apostle Paul wrote: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord,<br />
for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first<br />
commandment with promise” (Ephesians 6:1–2). The original<br />
command to honor father and mother applies to all of us throughout<br />
our lives. But in this place children specifically are told to obey<br />
their parents “in the Lord.” Because of his total lack of experience<br />
and judgment, it is absolutely necessary that a child be taught to<br />
obey his parents instantly and without question. Explanations and<br />
reasons for this may and should be given to the child from time to<br />
time. But, at the moment a parental command is given, there may<br />
not be time or opportunity to give the reason why! Therefore it is<br />
imperative that a child be taught the habit of unquestioning obedience<br />
to his parents. For, until the young child develops, his parents<br />
stand to him in the place of God. And God holds them responsible<br />
for teaching and directing the child properly.<br />
Obedience “in the Lord”<br />
By direct implication, parents are bound by the fifth commandment<br />
to make themselves honorable. For to be honored, one must<br />
be honorable. All parents need to realize that they represent God to<br />
their children! Parents should live lives worthy of a child’s deep<br />
respect and reverence. Then they should teach their children to<br />
honor and respect both of their parents. As their children mature,<br />
parents should instruct them about the existence of the great spiritual<br />
Father of all life, the Creator of heaven and earth, the sovereign<br />
Ruler of the universe—Almighty God. Christian parents should<br />
teach their children to honor and obey their spiritual Father with<br />
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