I have an adult child with her very small child living with us the last two years. Adult child has been going to school and on a very limited income. My problem extreme uncleanliness, not picking up after self and child (dirty diaper - stool left in potty chair - food -dishes left in room - under beds). I am ready to state that it is time to leave, my husband states adult child will be moving in March and that I need to be more patient. He tells me Jesus would do the loving thing.
I am struggling to find something bibilical based that gives direction in this area. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-30 19:33:41 · 9 answers · asked by freemansfox 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Ask her if God were to come right now and visit her in person how she would feel about the mess she leaves and remind her that even though he is not here personally he is spiritually and knows her laziness and does not excuse it See Proverbs
6:6
10:4
13:4
20:4
20:13
2006-09-30 19:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by # one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus would do the loving thing. He would lethubby know that enabling will not help the adult child behave like the adult she needs to be for her child. And cleanliness is next to Godliness.
2006-10-01 02:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well don't kick her out without so much as confronting her in a very serious way. Tell her that you cannot tolerate the way she's living and that as long as you're being as generous as you are, she owes it to you to at least keep your living space livable. Tell her that you'll leave her reminders or help dry dishes if she cleans them. Think of a way to get her involved without being too nasty.
2006-10-01 02:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Love your enemy. For even the gentiles love their kindred."
It's a way for you to see what you are made of. Are you kind hearted or are you just lying to yourself and others by performing meaningless kind acts.
God knows your heart and knows just how much to push you only so that something greater can come out of it.
"If your brother should offend thee, talk to him. If he agrees with you than you have won him over. If not, than take 2 or 3 others to confront him. If he still doesn't change, than take it to God's house."
God knows that you have done your best.
2006-10-01 02:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by lam_9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cleanliness is next to Godliness. stop cleaning up after her any dirty diapers and potty leave in her room
2006-10-01 02:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with telling her your concerns, but try the best you can to be gentle and kind about it. the loving thing to do is be honest,but kind. Jesus hated the sin ,but never the sinner.
2006-10-01 02:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by norm s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind them of:
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee."--Exodus 20:12
2006-10-01 02:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by MJQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Lord helps those who help themselves.
2006-10-01 02:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Mos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't spare the rod.
2006-10-01 02:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by justice4_ak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋