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Obeying the Father

Learning to Live God’s Way

We have seen at the beginning of this week that God is our Father. Any good father will guide his family on how to live. God, our Heavenly Father, gives us the standards of living as a Christian throughout the Bible. Our job as His children is to learn His ways and be obedient.

Sometimes, thinking in these terms can feel negative, and we may shy away from it. But when we think like a loving father who sets rules to protect his children from harm, we understand it is a good thing. Think about a child playing near a fire. A good father would tell his children to keep their distance so they don’t get burned, but might also show them how to roast a marshmallow and make s’mores.

God shows us how to live in order to avoid harm and enjoy life. The Bible has an expression called “the fear of the Lord.” A quick reading might imply that God is harmful and we should keep our distance. In reality, it means to be in awe and wonder of who God is and to respect His Word.

When we listened to our parents and followed their guidance, it often kept us from trouble and blessed our lives. God, as our Father, wants the best for us, so He shows us His way to live in the Bible. As you learn His ways and put them into practice, you will experience the blessings your Heavenly Father desires for you.

Prayer

“Heavenly Father, please teach me Your ways. As Your child, I respect Your Word and want to live in a way that is pleasing to You. Amen.”