We Are Called To Obey

I'm sure all of us is familiar on the verse about obedience. According to Ephesians 6:1,(TEV) "Children, it is your christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do".

For sure, most of us doesn't want to hear this verse especially every time our parents asks us to do something, like cleaning the house, doing good in school etc. Its normal! I guess all of us experienced that.

How about now that we already grown old?

You know what, this is not just about for children and young individuals. This was intended for us all. In fact, whether we are old or young, still we are childrens of our parents right? Whether you like it or not, this is a lifelong command given to us childrens.

What the importance of obeying this verse?

On the following verse in Ephesians 6, it says "Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise: that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”

There will always be fruit of obedience, it may not be instant but it is a promise of God to those who obey. We may not get the reward we wanted, you can be assured for that it is the best.

I've been hearing this verse since my childhood and my commitment to it is simply for my parents sake. Suddenly certain idea comed to me as I read this verse today.
You know what, I believe God intended to teach us to obey our parents because it will prepare us on a far greater obedience that God want us to do.

The question is, can we really follow God if we even don't know how to follow our parents. In fact, if its harder for us to obey someone who is visible, it will be hard for us to obey someone who is unseen, right?


Always Remember:
Obedience is a very hard task, but its worth doing. It may not be easy for us, but you can be assured that obeying is always the right thing to do.

I Samuel 15:22 "Obedience is better than Sacrifice".



By: Edwin Joseph