Why are parents against their sons/ daugher going into seminary school, becoming a missionary or doing ministry? Why do parents think that if their sons/ or daughter go into ministry, serve God, that they have nothing to do in life? Why can parents be supportive? if they say "No" what is good way to make parents support? if you are ministers, pastor, missionary, have you had these experiences? how did you deal with the situation?
2007-10-17 18:47:05 · 4 answers · asked by John's Prayer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not all parents think this way. My father, before he died, was an Atheist, and was very supportive. If that had been the path I would have chosen, he would have been behind it 100%. He may not have agreed with it completely, but if it was what I wanted to do he would have been supportive.
*shrug
2007-10-17 18:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it is amazing that someone would choose a way of life that does not seek material gain and puts God over personal comfort and convenience.
It's too bad that your parents aren't supportive. It could be they are feeling anxiety about you possibly moving to a foreign country, or are worried about how you will do financially.
If you keep the lines of discussion open, sharing with them your plans and thoughts, I am certain that they will begin to see that you have given this a lot of thought and spent time in prayer about it.
Eventually they will probably become very supportive of you.
2007-10-18 01:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the parents say "No" I guess this is the best way to proceed:
What gainful employment field (bricklayer, plumber, accountant) can you learn and do first, to prove your usefulness to society and ability to support yourself?
How many years are you willing to practice your employable trade before going to seminary and becoming a missionary?
Do you realize that missionaries are not nearly as welcome as plumbers and masons in countries where they go to 'help' people? ''
Nearly everyone on Earth has heard of Jesus, Buddah, Confucius, and even Mohammad, but most don't know how to get indoor plumbing and good sewerage working.
2007-10-18 02:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are young enough to be living at home you must honor your parents' wishes. But if you are grown, and you are feeling the call of God on your life, you may have to move ahead without your parents' support.
It could be that your parents are either not believers or they are worried about you. Pray about it and ask God what you should do. He will be able to guide you along with your religious leaders.
2007-10-18 01:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋