Saturday, August 28 Children, be obedient to your parents.​—Eph. 6:1.

[Áine]

Saturday, August 28

Children, be obedient to your parents.—Eph. 6:1.

 

Jehovah also expects us to obey him. He deserves our obedience because he is our Creator, the Sustainer of our life, and the wisest of all parents. However, the primary reason why we obey Jehovah is that we love him. (1 John 5:3) Although there are many reasons why we should obey Jehovah, he does not force us to do so. Jehovah gave us the gift of free will, so he is happy when we choose to obey him out of love for him. Parents want their children to be safe. That is why they establish standards of behavior. When children obey those guidelines, they show that they put trust in their parents and respect them. How much more important it is, then, that we know our heavenly Father’s standards and live by them. When we do, we show Jehovah that we love and respect him and we also benefit ourselves. (Isa. 48:17, 18) By contrast, those who reject Jehovah and his standards end up hurting themselves.—Gal. 6:7, 8. w20.02 9-10 ¶8-9

[Elnathan]

Our choice determines our destiny. When we make choices we keep in mind that our decisions means life or death for us. Obedience will help us to make choices that please our God. Jehovah expects us to become his obedient children 24/7 not when circumstances suits us. If we uphold his sovereignty by the way we live & choices we make, our Repurchaser & Father will deliver us now in our darkest moments, help us to live a life with a purpose  and bless us with eternal life. 

Edited August 28, 2021 by Elnathan

[Vinnie]

Jehovah is like a protective father who cares deeply for his children. He just wants what's best for us. He knows how rebellious his children can be so he sets out guidelines for them. Those who listen and obey are blessed.