Why is there such a stigma associated with becoming like one's parents? This past November, I was hunting with my father and he told me that when he was in college he would fill his breaks-- especially Thanksgiving break-- with hunting. I have found myself doing the same. And, it dawned on me that I am, in fact, becoming my father. At first thought, I don't like this idea. It haunts me. But, at the same time, I have no reason to fear this approaching fact. My father is truly a man of God, living his life faithfully to what he believes is God's will for him. He is a great example for my brother and I, as he does a job he hates to provide for his family.
Furthermore, we are created in the image of God-- our Father. With this being said, we are called to imitate Jesus-- a reflection of the Father. So since we are created and instructed to imitate God the Father, why is it such a problem for us to find ourselves becoming like our earthly parents? It's what nature dictates.
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