husbands, but to their children and others watching. Children should willingly obey their parents with a pure heart. As long as what has been requested does not break God’s laws, children should strive to help parents succeed in whatever they are doing. Ephesians 6:1 states: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. If the family invites guests for din - ner, the children should help pitch in to clean the house or prepare din- ner. Resisting or complaining only makes the moment more stressful and difficult. In the Church Those who serve in the ministry carry heavy responsibility and will be judged accordingly. But follow - ers are also accountable for the way they follow. God desires His peo- ple to be humble, submissive, and
They had the right attitude. And cul- tivating that attitude is essential. It’s best to begin early in life and start in the home. Begins at Home While God has made men head of their own households, He has still placed others in authority in other areas. Husbands and fathers need to set the right example for our wives and children. Men should be care -
many areas of life where Christians are placed under leadershi—in the family, at work, in civil govern - ment, in the Church of God. In each of these situations what should a Christian’s attitude be? Followers of Christ, are command- ed to be clothed with humility. And that is often revealed most clearly in how one follows. Following means willingly submitting to someone else and doing it with a smile. Christians should ask themselves the following: Do I genuinely want my leaders to succeed—or do I se- cretly root for their failure? Do I attempt to manipulate leaders into making decisions I prefer? Do I hin- der progress by constantly assum - ing I know better? These skeptical attitudes can occur anywhere, too much time is spent criticizing or redesigning leadership decisions rather than simply doing what is asked. Aaron and Hur could have com - plained. They could have suggest - ed easier alternatives. Instead, their attitude was simple: “Yes, Moses we’ll help however we can.”
No man is an island. Everyone appreciates a little help and support—especially leadership
ful to speak respectfully about those who have authority —employers, political leaders, God’s ministry. Set an example by praying for them, both privately and as a family. Wives should look to where they can help strengthen their husband’s hands, rather than undermining them. Whenever possible, speak supportively in addressing your hus - band’s ideas or decisions. Mom’s example matters—not only to their
supportive—willing to go the extra mile to hold up the hands of those He has appointed so long as they are not leading into sin. Hebrews 13:7 addresses the Chris - tian responsibility toward God’s ministers: Remember those who rule over you…Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as
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