Father’s Authority in the Christian Home (2)

Previous article in this series: October 1, 2010, p. 18. Children obviously go through stages of growing up. At the beginning they have little or no knowledge or wisdom of their own. They must therefore be taught unquestioned obedience to their parents, before they are able to understand. This is a beautiful thing when it is the fruit of the Spirit's operation in their hearts. Also we who are adults must, finally, obey God with childlike faith and trust, even when we do not understand God's...