Proverbs 23:24
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.

Application: 

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings heartache to his mother. When children walk in godliness, they bring joy to their moms and dads. Foolish sons and daughters, however, cause their parents grief. 

You cannot control the decisions your children will make. However, you can teach them a divine perspective on life from the beginning, equipping them to make decisions that glorify God.

A vital way biblical authority is manifested in God’s kingdom is through the family. This reality, in fact, underlies one of the most well-known verses in the Bible: Start a youth out on his way; even when he grows old, he will not depart from it. 

Child training involves making our teaching clear so kids can distinguish between wisdom and foolishness as early as possible. We shouldn’t downplay the truth or only say what our children want to hear. Additionally, we shouldn’t overwhelm them or hit them over the head with the truth either. 

Another way to translate “on his way” is “according to his way”—that is, based on each child’s unique personality or inclination. Therefore, the approach you take with each child under your authority should vary, ensuring that everyone benefits from the training most likely to have a positive impact.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 589. 603.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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