“A Charge To All Children”
Tuesday, December 10, 2024Key Verse
“Honour thy father and mother which is the first commandment with promise;” Ephesians 6:2
Text — Ephesians 6:1-3
Message
Victor has just been admitted into one of the best high schools in his state. He was anxiously awaiting the resumption date. He has been informed that the head of the school is a disciplinarian which has helped the school achieve academic and moral excellence. Victor was not surprised when a man with a big figure came up on their first assembly and spoke in a deep voice “Good morning students, I welcome everyone, particularly the new students to the Center of Excellence.” He then read the rules and regulations and warned against any acts of disobedience to the school’s rules. “If you want to stay in this school, you must obey rules and regulations, this is the only way to reap great benefits,” he concluded.
God values children respecting their parents and other elders in the society. Obedience to this commandment makes God happy and pleased. A child who wishes to succeed in life and live a long life must love and respect his or her parents. As children, we must respect not only our biological parents and grandparents, but also everyone older than us. These include our pastors, teachers and guardians as well as those who look after us.
Further Reading
Exodus 20:12
Prayer for today
Help me Lord to honour my parents and everyone around me so that I can enjoy your blessings
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
