until he does. In other words, He says, “Don’t come to Me asking for forgiveness when you refuse to do the same for others.” A similar idea clearly comes out in a specific situation. Peter says that if a Christian husband fails to treat his wife properly, his prayers will be hindered (1 Peter 3:17). If a child is doing something he knows is wrong and refuses to change his ways, yet expects to enjoy all the rights and privileges of an obedient child, he should not be surprised if his earthly father