Training For Life

I saw a young lady on TV with her mother. She wanted her mother to stay out of her business but her mother made mention of her still residing with her gave her permission to be active in her business.

I think most people feel at some point they want to move and be lifted of the rules from their parents. The interesting thing is there is no cut off time of being a parent.

There are instructions, “he who spares his rod hates his sons, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly,” (Prov 13:24). “Chasten your son while there is still hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction,” (Pro 19:18).

These instructions are not for a temporal time frame. The parent child relationship is a life sentence and guidance is required for the parent to fulfill. As a result the parent has access on giving guidance to the child for life.

“Listen to your father who begot you and do not despise your mother when she is old,” (Prov 23:22). “My son give me your heart and let your eyes observe my ways,” (Pro 23:26).

There are instructions for both sides-parents guide and instruct and children listen and observe.

Do you think because you reach a certain age your parents are of no value? Are you wishing to get away from your parents rules?

It is a parent’s obligation to train the child. If you think your parents are always trying to tell you what to do, perhaps you should consider their obligation.

Initially, a parents regard is their child’s safety and happiness. Ask God to help you be more open to your parent’s obligation as parents. Pray as you grow you will not despise your parents as they mature. For god gave each member to each other as a gift, cherish your gift.