TITLE: Why Must I Obey?
Have you ever heard a child ask, “Why do I have to obey?” As a father of six kids (ages seven to seventeen), I have perceived this question often in the hearts of my children. I want not only to shape their actions but also to help them recognize the “why” of a Christian ethic. As an Old Testament professor, I wondered how Jesus’ Bible would answer this query, and I find an answer in Deuteronomy. Moses expects that parents who love God (Deut. 6:4–5) and who are calling their children to do so as well (v. 7) will get this kind of question (v. 20). In Deuteronomy 6:20–25, he clarifies for parents how to reply. (To continue reading click here.)
