[malakhi]

If it is "sinful," as you said, for children not to care for their parents; then if He was the cause of his "brothers" forsaking their mother, then He would be the cause of their sin.

How would it be his fault if they sinned? If your brother or sister fails to fulfil the commandment to honor your parents, is that your fault?

[SoothingDave]

How would it be his fault if they sinned? If your brother or sister fails to fulfil the commandment to honor your parents, is that your fault?

He is, ostensibly, preventing them from doing their duty by His command to John.

SD