READ: 1 Chronicles 25, 26; Proverbs 29; Acts. 2:1-13
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 29: 15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
OBSERVATION: In recent times, we see many changes in our social and family life. Many people work hard to give a better life for their children. So they spend more time at work than with their children. Similarly, children spend more time with entertainment tools such as televisions, computers, and mobiles than their parents. The modern world says that it is an individual's responsibility to learn disciplines. However, it does not offer a solution to the present moral degradation and crisis we see in the world. On the other hand, the Bible teaches us how to rear our children with godly wisdom. Proverbs 29:15 says, "A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom." It doesn't mean that the Bible allows us to abuse or severely punish our children to vent out our anger. Rather, it speaks about appropriately disciplining our children to impart wisdom. The Bible says that loving parents discipline their kids and save them from the world's dangers (Pro.13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13, 14). Remember: this parental discipline of child-rearing is based on love (Pro.3:11,12; Heb.12:5-11). A disciplined child brings honor, peace, and joy to his/her parents. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." One of the key problems in present-day parenting is that many parents are not ready to discipline their lives, but they expect their children to be perfect in everything. Without saying any excuses, whomever we may be, we should be an example to our younger or next generation by following biblical disciplines and teachings. It would bestow wisdom, peace, and joy to many, not just to our family members.
APPLICATION: I should allow God to discipline my life. His rod and staff correct me and comfort me. God’s word guides me even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. In Jesus Christ, my God the Father helps me find his peace, joy, and wisdom and share with others.
PRAYER: Father God, thank you for your love that disciplines me. You want me to be/become like you in holiness, love, and righteousness. Loving Lord, help me to listen and obey your words of wisdom without fail. Amen.
- Arputharaj Samuel
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