Freedom of Action. Here is a truth that many ignore. God says that a son or daughter who usually gets what he or she wants will shame his mother.     The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. (NASB) Prov. 29:15   The same is true of fathers. Reproof is never pleasant. The board of education applied to one’s seat of learning is not pleasant either. Too many parents today want to be friends with their children. With some single parents, the child has even emotionally replaced the missing spouse for one reason or another. In these situations, the parent is slow to discipline the child because they have trouble accepting the short-term emotional rejection. In other cases, the parent believes that discipline is harmful to the child. At this point we need to remember that no parent’s discipline is perfect, but that does not mean we should stop. Listen to the Holy Spirit talk about God’s discipline.     But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them . . . (NASB) Heb. 12:8-10   Discipline is a sign of love! That is the reason for God’s discipline. A son who is never corrected will never become what God wants him to be. Even potential fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law may verbally correct future sons-in-law. This is a time to learn and grow.      Finding Favor. Are you looking for favor with God, maybe with a future father and mother-in-law? Listen to this passage.     My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. (NASB) Prov. 3:1-7   Favor with God and others comes from knowing the Bible and following it. When we know the Word of Truth, we become wise. This is God’s pattern.    Conclusion:I would encourage you to start studying Proverbs daily. I would encourage you to be sexually pure, to not seek your own desires either sexually or otherwise and to look for opportunities to help others. God’s word needs to be in your life, on your lips, and in your actions. Remember the Lord’s teaching.      Does your conduct show a high moral standard toward their daughter and respect for them? Sometimes a daughter may want to violate the wishes of her parents in the sexual area but that does not mean God’s gives youthe freedom. Depending on your age, your girl’s parents may look at you nd wonder if you can financially support their daughter in marriage.      I would also encourage you to have a conversation with your girlfriend’s parents and ask them how they feel about you. If they do have concerns, that would show them that you desire to please them. You will surprise them and it could be very helpful to both of you.         < Back
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