11-2-2018 – A Word to the Wise: My mother had some wise insights. Example: ON RESPECT
“ I have always taught Johnny that daddy’s right”. She wailed. I looked at her imploring eyes, then you have always taught Johnny a lie, I replied, and subconsciously Johnny knows it.
No human being is always right, and therefore should not be presented as such.
Her countenance showed her utter amazement as she said “but God has said children should obey their parents and honor them.”
Precisely, I answered, but just which word even suggests it’s because they are always right. You should have told Johnny his father was to be obeyed not judged.
True obedience cannot be taught on the basis of right or wrong. This is an act performed on the basis of acceptance of authority not upon judgement of the one in authority.
Christian Family Services Ministry 
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