Recently, I was speaking to a young lady who shared with me about a friend of hers who was going through a real rough time. She proceeded to tell me that the lady’s husband is an alcoholic, and this has not only affected their relationship, but the three children, especially their teenage son, are really in rebellion. As we continued to talk, I could feel the sincerity, compassion and concern she felt for this special friend.

She wanted to know what she could do. Her friend’s world was falling apart before her eyes and she felt so helpless! To make matters worse, she continued, the teenage son was caught smoking.

I asked a few questions and told her that sometimes being a true friend means to only listen with compassion and understanding and pray with faith for a healing in that family. I offered to assist in a family intervention, if one could be arranged. Believe me, a lot of healing goes on when families sit down and talk with an unbiased moderator.

As we finished our conversation, she wanted to know what I thought would happen to the teenage son if the father continued his ways. Without question, I assured her that all boys want to be like their fathers and will do anything to get their attention. He’ll continue to smoke, rebel against society and will probably start drinking and using illegal drugs.

If that father is reading this, let me say – loud and clear – the sins of the father are passed down from generation to generation. If you love your children, change your ways and be the role model that God intended you to be. If not, I feel sorry for you and your family.

To the wife – be the best mother and wife you can be, and ask God to change your husband. No one else can.

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