At this time of year we again see the voting for the president of the United States of America. We need to remember that no matter who becomes our next president, whether it is Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton, we must show respect to that person. In Mark 12:17 Christ dealt with the Pharisees who […]
As creator of all things, God has the ultimate authority and he has given this authority to men to accomplish his purpose and good pleasure. This authority of man is always subject to God’s authority, and this is found in the Bible as God’s revelation of himself and his will for our lives. Read these […]
Sometimes it’s hard as a young person to be submissive to my elders and respectful to those in authority, especially my parents. I don’t know why I think I can get away with disrespecting my mom and dad—maybe it’s because I’m closer to them than I am with my teachers and others, and I feel […]
Sarah is a member of Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. She wrote this essay for the Protestant Reformed Scholarship. “Why should I?” “Who made you the boss of me?” “I do not have to listen to you!” These responses along with many other disrespectful retorts are increasing at a disturbing rate among children […]
February the sixteenth is President’s Day. Our president has at his disposal more power and resources than any other man in the world. Of the available candidates, the people of the United States have judged him to be the best suited to use this power for the good of the country and its citizens. Would […]
We have lost something in our churches when the young do not address the older members as “Mr.” or “Mrs.” It may seem small and insignificant, but the absence of this simple address is a sign of a problem with disobeying God. God commands children to honor their parents and He also calls children and […]
Once upon a time in a far away land called Utopia lived King More. He was a rich king. His palace spanned an enormous area and was graced with plush carpets, polished marble, and glittering gold. Every night King More feasted on delicacies from all around the world brought to him by his ships. On […]
What would you decide in these situations? Your minister is preaching. In the course of the sermon he admonishes the congregation to imitate a particular lifestyle. Although he claims the text requires this obedience, you are not at all convinced that the text teaches it. Must you go along with what he preached, or may […]
As a member of the staff of this magazine, I am a part of ground level issue planning; themes, securing writers, etc. As well, I am a contributing associate editor, and occasionally you will read my articles on these pages. As a result of the above capacities, I have written the following article in such […]
I do believe that this subject has been chosen because specifically young people or Protestant Reformed people need to learn about contentment under authority. During this week of the convention I have watched you and you have exhibited both a consciousness of authority and a respect for that authority. You do not need to be […]