"Respect the Rules"
When you're playing sports, do you try to obey the rules? When you're
watching a sport played, do you get upset when the other team breaks the
rules? And do you try to obey God's rules all day long every day?
Hopefully so!
"It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to
your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your house, and don't take
yourself too seriously--take God seriously." Micah 6:8
God has rules (which you should always try to obey) and so do sporting
events. An attitude of obedience starts in your heart and works its way
out from there. That's why it's important to listen to your heart when
it tells you how to behave. When you do, you'll be happier, healthier,
smarter and safer.
Although God causes all things to work
together for good for His children, He holds us accountable for our
behavior. "When the law of God is written on our hearts, our duty will
be our delight." Matthew Henry. As parents, my wife and I don't just want our kids to obey because we said so. It's bigger
than that. We want them to know that obedience is the outward expression
of their love of God. That's a taller order but we really believe it's
the best model.
So the next time you make a decision, there may
not be a trumpet sound or loud applause, just a calm sense of
resolution and peace. That's how you'll know it was a right decision.
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