An Obedient Boy

A LITTLE boy about twelve years old was tempted one day to pick some cherries from a tree which his father had told him not to touch.
"You needn't be afraid," said his companion, who was standing near him. "Your father is not here, and won't know anything about it; and if he should find it out, he is too good to hurt you."
"Yes," said the brave little fellow, "I know it, and that's the very reason why I won't take any. He wouldn't hurt me, but it would hurt him to know that I didn't mind him."
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother . . . that it may be well with thee." Eph. 6:1, 21Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (Ephesians 6:1‑2).
Messages of the Love of God 5/25/1958