Following

I heard about a young man who grew up with a father who had high expectations regarding household responsibilities. His dad would remind him to make his bed, turn off the TV, avoid wasting water, help with household chores, turn off the lights, close the doors, and complete his schoolwork. For much of his childhood, the young man perceived that his father had unfair demands. He often thought to himself, "As soon as I get a good job, I'm leaving this city. I won't have to hear my dad complain anymore." However, his perspective on his father's ways changed completely after a particular job interview.
When he arrived at the interview center for this potential job, he noticed there was no security at the entrance. The door was wide open, swinging outward. He closed it gently and stepped inside.
On both sides of the path, he saw beautiful flowers, but the gardener had left the hose running. Water was spilling everywhere. He adjusted the hose and placed it where the plants needed watering.
There was no receptionist, but a note said: “Interview upstairs.” He walked up slowly. The lights in the staircase were still on, even though it was 10 a.m.—probably since the night before. He remembered his dad’s voice: “Why are you leaving the room with the lights on?” Annoyed, yet thoughtful, he looked for the switch… and turned them off. Upstairs, in a large hall, many candidates were waiting. As he stepped in, he noticed the Welcome doormat was upside down. With a slight sigh, he fixed it, just as his dad would have instructed him to.
When it was his turn to enter for the interview, the woman conducting the review said, “When can you start?” He froze. “Wait… Is this a trick question? Or... is she really offering me the job?” The interviewer noticed his hesitation and said, “Wondering why we’re not asking questions? Because we don’t believe questions reveal a person’s true nature.
We believe in observing people’s actions.” “We tested everyone through surveillance cameras. Only one person closed the door, fixed the hose, turned off the lights, straightened the doormat, and shut off the fans.”
“That person… was you. That’s why you’re hired.”
In that moment, he realized that everything his father had taught him made sense. All the discipline he once resented… was what helped him get his first job. The irritation vanished, and gratefulness emerged.

Our heavenly Father promises: "I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress (Psalm 32:8).

Proverbs 23:22a says, "Listen to your father who gave you life..."