Deuteronomy 6:Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that you might do them in the land whither you go to possess it: 2 That thou might fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.
At times it might be difficult to correct evil behaviors in children, and there might be some pulling and tugging especially where there are differences of opinion on certain matters. However, the parents should exercise both steadfastness, and kindness in the administration of their parental duty so as to facilitate the work of God’s grace on the hearts of the children.
The way to avoid crossing the point of no return, as it pertains to the close of one’s probation is to allow and facilitate the work God endeavors to do in the heart. There would be some struggling, some self- denial, as fallen human nature strives to gain the preeminence over the spiritual. Yet God who is rich in grace and mercy has provided all that we need so that folks might live victoriously.
In other words, we may struggle without yielding to sin, and there are other times when we may be in a difficult or awkward situation with family or friends, yet the true Christian can, and should walk with a steady and even tread. Let us therefore be steadfast in Christ, looking to Him for grace to help in time of need, and most of all, let us cherish the new lease on life that He has given us. We therefore end with a few passages that should help us to be faithful until the end.
Hebrews 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, Today if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!