“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LORD” (Colossians 3:20).
I was in a store and heard a little boy shouting to his mother and crying because she wouldn’t get him what he wanted. She said, “I am not going to get that for you because I do not like the way you are acting toward me.” The mother was clear about how her son had disobeyed her and the consequences of his behavior. I didn’t hear a peep out of him after that.
Have you ever wondered why God wanted you to obey your mother and father? Why was it so important to God? The reason children should obey their parents is found in Colossians 3:20, “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LORD” (emphasis added).
God in His infinite wisdom gave parents to children and commanded those parents to teach and guide their children (Deuteronomy 6:5–7).
God wants children to obey Him, which includes obeying their parents.
My response:
» Did I obey my mom or dad when I was told to do something today?
» Will I obey for the rest of the day?
» Did I obey joyfully?