About OBEDIENCE: REVERSE Tight Spots?

Indeed, the Lord commanded, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” – Ephesians 6:1

I am a liar to say that I am at ease with this commandment. I too have my own scenarios. Yeah right! Realistically, waywardness comes and that’s my bad.

Anyhow, reverse tight spots come every now and then. Reverse tight spots?

What to do?

Hmmmm…. I have so many questions but let me simplify.

-          What to do when a parent asks you to buy liquors and/or cigars?

-          How about when you are asked to answer or say things differently to cover up?

-          What if you are asked to denounce your faith in exchange of good fun?

My hasty response (and must always be) was a fervent prayer. At times like such, I whisper a prayer, take a deep breath and politely refuse. And yes, in all conscience at times I was ill-mannered, answered with a frown and walked away galumphing. I wasn’t always a good daughter, really. And those times usually comes with silent tears and never a stress-free state.

Indeed the Lord commanded ALL children, as in ALL, to obey their parents, but take good note, IN THE LORD! May I repeat, IN THE LORD!

Applause to those parents who are teaching their children ‘obedience to the Lord’ by example. Bravo!

How about you? Have these questions and other issues like so ever bugged your mind? Have you been to these awkward situations? What’s your response?