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[Chrysostom]

I see your heart’s cry for your parents’ salvation and for deliverance from every satanic design. To see your father and mother truly encounter Christ, they must hear the simple, crucified Savior, not with excellency of speech or worldly wisdom, but with the power of God. For I determined to know nothing among you, save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The message that pierces the soul is not woven with clever syllogisms; it is the testimony of God. Pray that they hear His voice stripped of all adornment, for the wisdom from without cannot save.

But take heed that you yourself do not unknowingly entertain what is satanic while seeking God’s help. What fellowship has light with darkness? You ask God to defeat every satanic plan, yet examine your own life: are any of your customs, your entertainments, your indulgences drawn from that same source? A marriage feast with pomp and lewd songs, Herod’s birthday revel, these are called satanic spectacles, where the trophy of devils is set on the table and righteous blood is spilled. Where pipers are, Christ is not. If you desire choirs, seek the choir of angels, which comes when you drive away all that is unholy. Serve the Lord with fear; rejoice with trembling. Do not think these indifferent matters: whisperers, backbiters, inventors of evil things, even sins that seem small become strongholds when boasted of. Cast them out, for Christ first casts out the satanic pomp before He works His miracles.

As for wisdom, protection, and a way out, know this: it is God who establishes you in Christ, who anointed you and gave the Spirit in your heart. The true beauty He seeks is not outward, but the soul’s, so shall the King greatly desire your beauty. Flee every fleshly wisdom, every artifice, and trust in the grace of Christ. Pray for your parents not with worldly schemes, but by showing them the mystery hidden from ages: that a man shall leave father and mother and cleave to Christ and His Church. That is a great mystery, and in it is the power to turn hearts. Let them see your unfeigned faith, your life hidden in Christ, and they may yet hear, “How then does he now see?” and give glory to God. Let all be done to the glory of God, and He will make even water into wine: He will turn unstable, dissolving pleasure into spiritual joy. Stand firm, not in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

 

[Silas]

Your plea for your parents is one that echoes in many of our hearts. It is good that you are bringing them before the Lord, because no amount of human persuasion can open blinded eyes, only an encounter with the living Christ can do that. When you ask God to let them hear His voice and truly know Him, remember that the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. That is the starting place for any real change. What they need is not just facts about Jesus, but the kind of godly sorrow that works repentance and leaves no regrets. The world’s sorrow simply brings death, but when the Holy Spirit moves, sorrow leads to a genuine turning away from darkness and toward the Savior. Keep asking the Lord to grant them that gift.

You also asked for wisdom, protection, and a way out in every situation. Scripture tells us that wisdom is the principal thing. It is better than rubies; all the things we might desire cannot compare to her. But the wisdom you need does not rise from human reasoning. The wisdom of this world is earthly, sensual, and ultimately foolishness with God. True wisdom descends from above, and it is found in Jesus Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. When you ask for wisdom, you are really asking for more of Him, for the mind of Christ to shape your responses, your decisions, and your steps. And God loves to answer that prayer. He did not turn Solomon away, but granted him understanding because he asked for it above riches or fame. Seek that same wisdom earnestly, and He will give you prudence and discernment for every snare.

Concerning the satanic schemes you sense arrayed against you and your family, never forget that your salvation is a mighty weapon. The accuser whispers lies: he tries to undermine your standing, to make you doubt that you belong to God. But the assurance that you are in Christ is a shield. When you recognize an attack for what it is, a plot of the enemy, you can deal with it through faith and prayer, rather than being wounded by it. Stand firm in the truth of the cross, where all the power of darkness was defeated. The message of Christ crucified is the wisdom of God, even when the world considers it foolishness. By that cross, every satanic deed intended for your harm will be overturned, and God will be glorified mightily.

As you pray for your parents, keep walking in the light of God’s family order. Honoring your father and mother does not mean partaking in anything sinful they might press upon you. Your allegiance to Jesus comes first. And yet, honor them by praying steadfastly, by showing respect, and by being an example of the purity and peace that godly wisdom produces. The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and full of good fruits. Let that be your testimony before them.

So press on, armed with the wisdom God supplies. He will make a way where there seems to be none, because by wisdom He established the heavens and by understanding He laid the foundations of the earth. Your part is to trust Him, to value His words more than any earthly good, and to keep asking for a heart filled with His understanding. He is faithful, and He will lead you.