Children, Obey your parents,
Because you are a Christian;
For through your adolescence,
Were there for intervention.
This is the right thing to do,
As you were guided through life;
And able to help you through,
All of the toil and strife.
Love your father and mother,
So everything goes well;
And your sister and brother,
Respecting what they may tell.
Then have a long life on earth,
If you serve them like the Lord;
Showing God of your true worth,
Your prayers will not be ignored.
Do not make others bitter,
But show Christian discipline;
And spiritually fitter,
For avoiding enticed sin.
Obey your earthly masters,
Giving them proper respect;
It can lead to disasters,
If you rebel or reject.
Obey as to be sincere,
Working without being checked,
And continuing to revere,
Diligent not to neglect.
Serve because you desire,
As if you merely to please;
Whatever may require,
Of what the project decrees.
Serve eagerly as you serve,
Because you will see receive;
A reward that you deserve,
Your faith how strong you believe.
Whether as a slave or free,
Serving shows your love for God;
Of what your reward will be,
How much you honor and laud.
Copyright © 2016 Richard Newton Sherrer
