8-22-2022 – A Word to the Wise – One sure reality is Satan takes that which is good and twists and corrupts it. So that is why we tend to have many wise sayings which in appearance seem good but when they become rules, they tend to be destructive.
Examples please?
It is not only a popular saying but a matter which has become a rule or demand in one’s marriage. “The man is the spiritual leader of the home.” Seems like a good idea and to some extent perhaps accurate.
However, it is not substantiated by scripture nor is it necessarily accurate or necessary. Reality demands that leadership in the home is static. Over a long period of time leadership shifts back and forth moving with environment, status of the family, difficulties, illness and even death. The leader is one who God inspires to lead.
Another ‘good saying’ is “We never argue in front of the kids. “Yip we may disagree, but with the kids we always present a united front. “
The child will see this as hypocrisy. First kids know what is going on in the family. They even know when the parents have sex and when they don’t and have a good understanding of who and what is wise and what is foolish.
The need for the child is to see how parents may see things differently but still cooperate. How one does not lord over the other or demand their way.
Right along with this is the idea that parents are not or should not be partial. That is an outright lie as well; parents are partial. Whether they admit it or not. It might be on account of birth order, the sex of the child, or even the abilities of the child.
However, parent should not show or be partial in judgment, discipline, or correction.
When a parent and child have the same gift, they feel a bond that the other child may not experience. Impartiality demands giving attention to both, training both, and leading both.
Yes, Satan sure knows how to corrupt and mislead the unwary person.
Christian Family Services Ministry 
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