Love Your Children, But Love The Lord More

“As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe].” It is our obedience that says we revere the Lord. Obeying God’s commandments is His proof of our love for Him (John 14:23). We are compassionate with our children and the Lord even more so with His. Since we are made in God’s image and likeness, there are qualities we naturally follow when it comes to our children and family. Similar to how the animal kingdom instinctively knows what to do concerning their offspring, it’s built in us as well. Showing continued pity and compassion when our children are acting up isn’t always easy. When we act up as adults in God’s eyes He continues to pity us and show compassion. Life throws us many curves of confusion and temptations. Depending upon how we react to them demonstrates our level of continued compassion towards our kids when they are disobedient. Raising children can be the most challenging in trying to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. First off you must have a basic understanding of God’s ways and how He deals with His family. Following His pattern of life established in His kingdom. If you truly love the Lord no matter what comes your way in life, you are positioned for His unusual intervention in helping you. Love your children, but love the Lord more.