Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
While Paul told children to obey their parents in everything, Jesus said, “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me” (Matt. 10:37). Surely children should not obey a parent who commands them to curse God, or hate Jesus, or kill their brother.
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Penny Nobles
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After reviewing Col. 3:20-21, verse 21 cautions, "Fathers, do not antagonize your children so that they will not become discouraged." NASB Honoring/obeying anyone, even a parent, does not mean sinning at their direction.
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