To be
responsible is to know and do what God and others expect. Sometimes when we
look at an opposite connotation, it shows us just what we really consider of
value in that characteristic. Irresponsible
is the opposite of responsible. How many times do we look at actions of our
kids or grandkids and think—that was just irresponsible. How will they know
what it is to be responsible unless they are taught? We are responsible to
train our children. “A mother (or parent) expresses love and concern for her
children by warning them about the unpleasant consequences of wrong behavior.
To do less would be irresponsible.” from Mastering
Motherhood by Barbara Bush, p. 56. Do our children learn irresponsibility
from us? Like other virtues of course some people have more or less of this
characteristic than others. How do you rate your own level of responsibility—in
training your children…in your own work ethic…in your devotion to the Lord…His
work and His ways? We will have to answer to God one day for our attitude and
actions in terms of our response what God expects of us.
Training Tip – What do you expect of your children in meeting your
expectations? Do you let them know your expectations of them? Do you follow
through consistently in providing consequences for their behavior? If
necessary, make lists for them, and for you.
Lord God, we praise You for who You are---our all knowing,
ever present creator, protector, and savior. Please give us wisdom that we
would be responsible for raising children who are devoted to You and that we
would all do what You expect us to do.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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