I Thessalonians 2: 11-12
And you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children. We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For He called you to share in His Kingdom and Glory.
This is how to relate to our grown children. As kids we have already taught them as well as we could of God and His ways. Now they are adults, choosing for themselves the lives they live. So now we aren't their teachers any more, but instead, we are to plead with them in the areas they know are wrong, encourage them in the ways they are honoring the Lord, and remind them that God is Who they will give account to, and wants to reward them, sharing His Kingdom and close presence with.
We are never to nag, or repeat our admonitions; telling them once is enough, then pray for them. Keep encouraging them whenever you can, and never stop bringing them before the Throne of Glory.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
