Reject Evil Counsel

Proverbs 1:8-9
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;
For they will be a graceful ornament on your head,
And chains about your neck.

Application: 

Nearly the first third of Proverbs is a series of lectures from father to son:

Listen … to your father’s instruction, and don’t reject your mother’s teaching. This reminds us that instruction on how to be wise begins at home. Parents are responsible for teaching their children to know God, see the world from his perspective, and live in accordance with his agenda. And children have the responsibility to listen.

Solomon says the teachings of one’s parents will be a garland of favor on [the] head. It is important to God that children—and young adults living under the authority of their parents—obey their mothers and fathers unless they tell them to do something in clear disobedience to God’s Word. That doesn’t go down well with a lot of kids today, especially when they reach the age when they are confident they know more than their moms and dads and think they can do better. But Solomon says listening to your parents’ advice is like storing up gold.

In Proverbs 1:10–16, many voices offer advice. We are all subject to many influences, and we often become like those we associate with. Solomon tells his son, If sinners entice you, saying, ‘Come with us,’ encouraging you to commit wickedness and promising reward (1:10–14), don’t travel that road with them (1:15). Stay away from them because their feet run toward evil (1:16). To put this in modern terms, if you don’t want to be a drug addict, don’t hang out with drug addicts. If you don’t want to be a gang member, don’t let gang members be your running buddies. “Bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor 15:33)—that is, when you associate with people of impure character, they’re going to rub off on you.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 582–583.

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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. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.