Explain Yourself

As followers of Christ, we don’t get to explain things away solely with “Because I’m your parent,” “Because I’m your leader,” or “Because I’m your husband.” Our Lord did not pull rank when His disciples needed further explanation. Every time He noticed they lacked understanding, He broke things down plainly, simple enough for a child to grasp (Matthew 13; Matthew 15:15–20; Matthew 16:6–12; Mark 7:17–23).

He does not dominate His people. He truly teaches them with patience.

Ephesians 5:1-2

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Written by Molly E.