“ We do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping in death , ” Paul consoled the Thessalonians , “ that you may not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope . ” It essentially exposes the neglecting or unaccepting parent as a shame to the community and society at large. Bazali, love your child…protect your child, treat them equal. It needs time, and acceptance. Whom previously were opposed to homosexuality or talking about it? It is very overwhelming. And perhaps, the change came at the convenient time. Because God - fearing Jehoiada acted as father and adviser to Jehoash , the young ruler “ kept doing what was right in Jehovah’s eyes all the days of Jehoiada the priest . ” ​ — 2 Chronicles 22 : 10 – 23 : 1 , 11 ; 24 : 1 , 2 .