Teenagers and Peer Opinion
IllustrationAnalogy★★★★TEENAGERS have an uncanny knack for caring more about the opinion of their peers than that of their parents. They are infamous for referring to what Bob, Butch, or Betty said at one time or another as though their view is relevant. There are a couple of problems with this mentality. Those peers don’t provide a roof, clothes, or food. Their thoughts should not carry the same weight as the thoughts and opinions of parents who provide for the needs of that teen. No parent wants their child being so influenced by a peer that parental authority is overruled. God shares in this sentiment. He doesn’t want His children bringing the thoughts of other gods into the relationship.
The point
Teenagers value peer opinion over parental wisdom despite parents providing for their needs. God similarly grieves when His children listen more to other gods than to Him. True devotion requires rejecting false authorities.