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Read the selection. Answer each question about judgment. Try to give a Bible verse to back up your answer.

Ann's parents are not Christians. They forbid Ann to visit her Christian friends.


Do you think Ann should obey her parents? Why or why not?

User Eyquem
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

It is very healthy for someone to be with a community of likeminded individuals although the bible indeed supports obedience to one's parents, that's only in affect unless what they are telling you to commit sinful acts. In this case Ann's parents are forbidding her to see her Chirstian friends which is sinful speaking how Christians are considered God's people. Even though God expects you to honor your parents, you cannot honor the dishonorable.

Leviticus 19:3 "Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep My Sabbaths; I am the LORD your God."
Colossians 3:21 "Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged."
Romans 12:18 "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."

God is speaking during times when his people were raised by good parents who have the fear of the Lord in their hearts. In these times they're many "bad" parents who don't honor the Lord's teachings which they themselves should not be honored.

Hope this helps.

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