Jasmine Baucham's new book,
Joyfully At Home, is encouraging, convicting, and challenging. In short, quite fabulous - and even if there are points where we disagree, I still highly recommend this book. Perhaps a few short quotes to get you hooked. :O)
"Proverbs 23:26 is a beautiful verse: 'My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.' We are commanded in God's Word to honor and obey our parents (Ephesians 6:1), not because they're perfect, or because they know everything, but because our God is a God of order, and if the family unit is going to work smoothly and effectively for the kingdom, all of the little nuts and bolts need to be moving in the same direction. Our parents need to have our hearts, to know that we're fully invested in our God-given role, and that we're all working towards the same goal. Otherwise, we can forget living
effectively at home-in fact, we may as well forget even trying to live peaceably with them! The first step to living in harmony at home is to trust your parents as the God-given-authorities that they are-despite their faults-and to determine that you will live alongside them and learn everything that you can during this season in your life. Once that determination is made, I promise, you will see your home in a different light." (68,69)
"How does one act like an adult? Not by false displays of bravado and independence, but by responsibility, accountability, trustworthiness, and discernment... When you are given a new responsibility, don't complain; and adult takes on responsibility with competence and worthiness, not by whining. Rise to the occasion. When you do something wrong, take responsibility; don't blame it on anyone else. Fall on the sword, apologize, and make a note to do better next time. Show true repentance and growth; adults make mistakes, bu they shouldn't respond in the same way children do-they should grow from them." (71)
Picture Credit: Google Image Search
I've got less than 100 pgs left!
ReplyDeleteI think the first quote needs John Knox's caveat: Clearly, in the case where an authority figure is insane and is trying, in his insanity, to do harm to the inferior, the inferior would be justified in disobeying the superior.
ReplyDelete@Kelsie-You go, girl!
ReplyDelete@Bobby-Sure. I <3 John Knox! Though, the exception proves the rule. :D Are you looking to find exceptions? :P
I never look to find exceptions. It seems, rather, that exceptions look to find me. They waft into me as naturally as the smells of a busy kitchen.
ReplyDeleteSomehow, I'm not convinced. :P
ReplyDeleteYour point is well-taken though. If your parents are "requiring" you to sin, then your allegiance lies not with your parents, but with the one who gave your parents the authority. The highest authority. God.
In instances not involving sin, the quotation is applicable. :O)
I really enjoyed Jasmine's book! It was quite convicting in spots, and her writing style is very readable and relate-able. I do so miss her blog!
ReplyDelete