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Where does responsibility end? I've been reflecting upon this. I want to surrender everything to God, but there seem to be limits to surrendering. For instance, you can surrender your health to God, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't brush your teeth anymore.

The reason I have been thinking about this lately is because I got a comment from a friend about homeschooling. He was talking about how he hated school when he was younger. So we had a conversation that went a bit like this:

I: I hated school too, I would have loved being homeschooled, but I wouldn't listen to my mom when we sat down to do school, so it didn't work out.

F(riend): You can't just homeschool.

I: Oh, but you can, the law says you should study, not that you should go to school.

F: Doesn't really matter, it's not a christian thing to do anyway.

I (frowning): What do you mean, not christian? I think that God wants us to teach our children his way, instead of the 'as long as you don't do something really bad you'll get into heaven' stuff they teach at school. And I think it's really good for family life and learning to life together.

F: I'm pretty sure God doesn't want us to take them out of school.

I: I don't understand why not.

F: God asks us to surrender everything to Him, so you should just send your kids to school, and He'll take care of them.

I (not quite certain what to think of it): So, if you know someone is a pedophile, you wouldn't mind and leave your child there? Surrendering it to God?

F: Yeah, that's what a real christian would do.

I: Oh, well ... I think I'll get something to drink.

I tried to avoid him the rest of the evening. I just don't know what to think about it. I know he must be wrong, but then, where does responsibility end and where does surrendering begin? Could you please post some thoughts about this, as I really don't know what to think about this. I want to surrender unlimited to God, but it just feels like there must be some boundaries.

Awaiting your comments, I'll study some more. I know God can give me full marks if I ask Him, but I think I should just take my responsibilities and learn.