MOMMA'S RULES
Bill Crowder
READ: Ephesians 4:17-32
Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt. - Ephesians 4:22
I met a delightful woman named "Momma Charlie," who was raised a dozen or so foster kids. These youngsters were assigned to her by the courts, and she gave them a home with stability, guidance and love. She told me that every time a new child arrived, the first order of business was to explain "Momma's Rules." These included behavior standards, plus chores that would provide much needed help in the busy household while teaching accountability to kids with little previous training.
Some of the children may have balked at "Momma's Rules," thinking they were robbing them of fun or plessure - yet nothing would be further than the truth . Those standards allowed for the orderly household were both Momma and the children could find life enjoyable and peaceful.
Similarly, some look at the standards God set forth in the Bible as obstacles that prevent us from enjoying life. However , the boundaries God places actually protect us from our worst inclinations and foster healthy responses to Him.
In Ephesians 4, for example, Paul provides some guidance on how we should live. As we live by these and other loving instructions from God, we find protection and the opportunity for true, lasting joy.
Father, thank you for the boundaries of life that
protect us from sin and from ourselves. Give us the
wisdom and grace to respond gratefully to your Word
in areas of danger and temptation.
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" God's word is the compass
that keeps us on course. "
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Bill Crowder
READ: Ephesians 4:17-32
Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt. - Ephesians 4:22
I met a delightful woman named "Momma Charlie," who was raised a dozen or so foster kids. These youngsters were assigned to her by the courts, and she gave them a home with stability, guidance and love. She told me that every time a new child arrived, the first order of business was to explain "Momma's Rules." These included behavior standards, plus chores that would provide much needed help in the busy household while teaching accountability to kids with little previous training.
Some of the children may have balked at "Momma's Rules," thinking they were robbing them of fun or plessure - yet nothing would be further than the truth . Those standards allowed for the orderly household were both Momma and the children could find life enjoyable and peaceful.
Similarly, some look at the standards God set forth in the Bible as obstacles that prevent us from enjoying life. However , the boundaries God places actually protect us from our worst inclinations and foster healthy responses to Him.
In Ephesians 4, for example, Paul provides some guidance on how we should live. As we live by these and other loving instructions from God, we find protection and the opportunity for true, lasting joy.
Father, thank you for the boundaries of life that
protect us from sin and from ourselves. Give us the
wisdom and grace to respond gratefully to your Word
in areas of danger and temptation.
=========================================================
" God's word is the compass
that keeps us on course. "
=========================================================
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