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He Was Obedient and Respectful, May 3
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which
he suffered.
Hebrews 5:8
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If you are seeking to reflect the life and character of Christ, you will
be true and obedient to your parents. You will show your love for them by
your willing obedience
No one can be truly good and great who has not learned to yield his
will, first to his parents, and then to God, and to obey with alacrity. Those
who learn to obey are the only ones who will be fitted to command.
By learning the lessons of obedience, children are not only honoring
their parents and lightening their burdens, but they are pleasing One higher
in authority. “Honour thy father and thy mother” is a positive command.
Children who treat their parents with disrespect, and disregard their wishes,
not only dishonor them, but break the law of God. The earlier the will
is made to yield to the will of the parents, and the more complete the
submission, the less difficult it will be to yield to the requirements of God.
And none can hope for the love and blessing of God who do not learn
obedience to His commandments, and stand up firmly against temptation
His [Christ’s] life was characterized with firmness, yet He was ever
respectful and obedient
He was a perfect pattern for all youth. Ever He manifested deference
and respect for age. The religion of Jesus will never lead any child to be
rude and uncourteous
The infinite Eye can search the heart, and read every defect in the
character. He does not estimate youth by their outward appearance, but
from the goodness they possess at heart, which can only be gained by
watchfulness and prayer.... He marks their deportment to their parents and
the family circle. If they are respectful, kind, affectionate, and truly polite,
... their characters are recorded in the books of Heaven as valuable
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The Youth’s Instructor, August 30, 1894
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6
The Youth’s Instructor, September 24, 1884
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7
The Youth’s Instructor, September 1, 1873
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8
The Youth’s Instructor, September 8, 1898
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The Youth’s Instructor, September 1, 1873
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