OCTOBER 30 "DISOBEDIENCE"
Every conscientious parent recognizes how
difficult it is to exercise his God-given authority over his children. The
delicate balance of being tough yet tender is not easy to maintain. Many
parents intensify a rebellious spirit by being dictatorial and harsh. Others
yield when their authority is tested. When a strong-willed child resists, the pressure
to give in for the sake of peace and harmony can become overpowering. I am
reminded of the mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the
hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially
trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy,
do whatever you want! Now let me see you disobey THAT!"
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