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Sunday February 2, 2025
The wisdom from above is ready to obey (James 3:17).
The biblical writer James said that the wise person “is ready to obey.” What does that mean? That we must be willing and have the desire to obey those to whom Jehovah has given certain authority. Of course, he does not expect us to obey someone who asks us to go against his rules (Acts 4:18-20). We may feel that it is easier to obey Jehovah than to obey human beings because his instructions are always perfect.—Ps. 19:7. And that almost never happens with humans who have authority. Despite this, our heavenly Father has given some authority to parents, authorities, and elders (Prov. 6:20; 1 Thes. 5:12; 1 Pet. 2:13, 14). In reality, when we obey these people, we are obeying Jehovah. w23.10 6 paras. 23.
Why is it important to Jehovah that we obey those in authority?
We may feel that it is easier to obey Jehovah than to obey human beings because his instructions are always perfect (Ps. 19:7). And that almost never happens with humans who have authority. Despite this, our heavenly Father has given some authority to parents, authorities, and elders (Prov. 6:20; 1 Thes. 5:12; 1 Pet. 2:13, 14). In reality, when we obey these people, we are obeying Jehovah. Let's see what we can do to obey those to whom Jehovah has given authority, even when it is difficult for us to accept and follow the rules they give us.
Why are there so many young people who disobey their parents?
Young people have many peers who are “disobedient to parents” (2 Tim. 3:1, 2). Why are there so many who act like this? Some see their parents asking them to do things they don't do themselves, and that may seem hypocritical to them. Others think their parents' advice is old-fashioned, too strict, or impractical. Young man, have you ever felt like this? Many may find it difficult to respect Jehovah’s following command: “Be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is right” (Eph. 6:1). What can help you do that?
According to Luke 2:46-52, why is Jesus the best example of obedience to parents?
To learn to be obedient, there is no better example than that of Jesus (1 Pet. 2:21-24). He was perfect, but his parents were imperfect. Yet He honored them, even when they were wrong or did not understand (Ex. 20:12). Look at what happened to him when he was 12 years old (read Luke 2:46-52). Jesus traveled with his family to Jerusalem to celebrate one of the annual festivals. When Joseph and Mary began their journey home, they did not realize that Jesus was not with them. In reality, they should have made sure that all their children were in the group. When they finally found Jesus, Mary blamed him for the scare they had gotten! Although Jesus could have told them that this was very unfair, He did not do so. Rather, he gave them a simple and respectful answer. But Joseph and Mary “did not understand what he was telling them.” Despite everything, Jesus “continued subject to them.”
What can help young people obey their parents?
Young man, when your parents make a mistake or don't understand you, do you find it difficult to obey them? What could help you? First, consider how Jehovah feels. The Bible says that if children obey their parents, “it pleases the Lord” (Col. 3:20). When your parents don't understand you or set rules that aren't entirely fair, Jehovah knows it. But, if you decide to obey them despite everything, he will feel very happy.
Second, consider how your parents feel. When you obey them, you make them happy and earn their trust (Prov. 23:22-25). And you will surely feel closer to them. Alexandre, a brother from Belgium, says: “When I started paying more attention to my parents, our relationship improved. “We were more united and happier.” Third, keep in mind that being obedient now will help you later. Paulo, from Brazil, says: “Learning to obey my parents has helped me obey Jehovah and others in authority.” God's Word gives you this powerful reason to obey your parents: “That it may go well with you and that you may remain long on the earth” (Eph. 6:2, 3).
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