A couple of generations ago the term “step children” had rarely been heard. Now, not only do parents have step children, but grandparents have “step grandchildren” and far too many young people have “step parents.” Surely, the vast majority of step parents are wonderful people, and even though someone who had children was divorced and remarried, that doesn’t immediately make them “bad people.” Unfortunately, there are also plenty of the Cinderella-type “wicked step mothers (and fathers)” out there to cast at least a little shadow on the good ones. If you live in a home where your parents are still married, thank God! Even though things may not be wonderful at times, remember there are probably worse things that could be going on. If you’ve got step parents, remember the commandment to “honor your mother and father” DOES apply to step parents. Just like with any authority as Christians, we are to respect their authority. Unless they’re insisting that you do something immoral, you almost positively should obey. For those whose step parents are (or do) try to get them involved in things they shouldn’t be doing, remember there are authorities available to help you if necessary. Remember, too, that no matter whether you have step parents, birth parents, adoptive parents, or live with someone else, ALL those who’ve accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior have been “adopted” into the kingdom of God. None of our lives are perfect now, but one day they WILL be!
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will–to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.” Ephesians 1:4-6
In Christ,
PastorJimKilby @Kilbin8er
Jim@JamesKilby.com
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