What type of God's child are you?
In our world today, we hear a lot of people say "I am a child of God" every time they are being asked of their identity. What makes you a child of God? Oh, well, I was born a christian and I was born again at so and so age. Also, I got baptized and work in my local parish voluntarily. That's awesome! Glory be to God. So I ask, "What type of God's child are you?" The reply I get: "What? What do you mean? Is there a distinction or levels in being a child of God?" My short one word answer to their question: "YES." Just like every child has a position, be it the first born, the favorite child, or the most disobedient child in a family, we also have different positions in the sight of God. What distinguishes one child of God from the other? 1) The child who fears God As a child, born and raised in Nigeria, my parents taught me how to be a good citizen of my country. They taught me to be respectful, honor others, be thankful, be atte...