Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
May God help all fathers and mothers, as well as children to follow the chain of command He has seen fit to put in place. It will result in peace and quietness for families, counties, states and governments, because what is practiced in the home will be duplicated in society. The lack of respect demonstrated in mass shootings across or land is largely because of a disregard of the pecking order.
Again, insurrections against duly elected governments, and the disposition to disregard law and order are symptoms of a society that is becoming more unhinged by the hour. If children are taught to obey their parents, they will most likely carry those habits wherever they may go, and thus, obeying higher earthly authority will not be something foreign to them.
But if spouses rebel against the original pecking order, the children under their jurisdiction will be quick to pick it up and the chain of command, together with all the peace and stability it brings, will go up in flames. Let us therefore be humble and willing enough to walk in harmony with God’s revealed will, for it is only by so doing that His blessing will rest upon families, churches, provinces and governments.
Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!