MAY 3, Proverbs 1:1-9

Have you seen children who do not obey their parents? You can see them perhaps at shopping centres, losing their temper and crying when their parents refuse to buy any toys for them. They would make a lot of noise and create a scene, hoping that their parents would give in to them.

The obedient child will simply obey when their parents say “No” to their request. They know their parents’ words are to be obeyed. When your mother wants you to stop watching television, switch it off; if you are asked to keep your room clean, obey and do it willingly. God wants children to obey their parents. Those who honour their father and mother gladly do what they ask to do, and their homes will be happy homes! When you obey, do it willingly and immediately – not grudgingly and with hesitance.

Circle those pictures that show a happy home.

Thought: Happy is the home where parents are honoured.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, give me an obedient heart to please my parents, that they may know that I obey Thy Holy Word. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.