I was reading my Bible this morning from the book of Amos. The language used in a dream that Amos had involved a "plumbline". What God was saying by using this imagery was that a plumbline will ALWAYS be the same. Is is only capable of a perfect straight line.
In our world we often see these absolutes a blurry or flexible. I want you to consider if that is true or even healthy. In your home you have standards/rules/guidelines that you ask your family to follow. These expectations are a "plumbline" for success in your home. The same can be said about speed limits or any other law regarding public behavior. These are all examples of behavioral standards.
In my opinion, having a parent pre-determine the boundaries for a child is a wise way to lead a household. There is tons of FREEDOM inside the guidelines. Perhaps our American society would do well to re-establish some basic guidelines and enforce them. I would ask you to begin in your own home.
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