What does the book of Romans say regarding the nature of human beings?
Romans 1:28-30. It is ingrained within mankind to be disobedient toward authority. This means teenagers must fight not only against trends in the world, but also against human nature. Do you find yourself sometimes leaning toward disobeying or disrespecting your parents? Are you aware of such attitudes and “nip them in the bud” before they worsen? You must always be on guard for them! (7) What are young people to do with their parents’ instructions? Proverbs 6:20-23. The Proverbs explain that your parents’ commandments and laws are to be kept close. You are to figuratively put them around your neck. They are to always be with you. Most teenagers give no thought to their parents’ rules and instructions, instead putting them far out of their minds. You are to do the exact opposite. You are to act on them—keep them on your mind—and apply them every chance you get. If obeyed, your parents’ rules will benefit you! Ask yourself: Why wouldn’t I obey these laws? The Bible says over and over ag
