Kansas City, Missouri, United States - Reflecting God – Embrace Holy Living - “LTeach The Child About God” – Sunday, 7 September 2014 - Scripture: Proverbs 22: The Cure Comes Through Discipline1 A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich;
a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.
2 The rich and the poor shake hands as equals—
God made them both!
3 A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks;
a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.
4 The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God
is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.
5 The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick;
if you know what’s good for you, stay clear of it.
6 Point your kids in the right direction—
when they’re old they won’t be lost.
7 The poor are always ruled over by the rich,
so don’t borrow and put yourself under their power.
8 Whoever sows sin reaps weeds,
and bullying anger sputters into nothing.
9 Generous hands are blessed hands
because they give bread to the poor.
10 Kick out the troublemakers and things will quiet down;
you need a break from bickering and griping!
11 God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken;
good leaders also delight in their friendship.
12 God guards knowledge with a passion,
but he’ll have nothing to do with deception.
13 The loafer says, “There’s a lion on the loose!
If I go out I’ll be eaten alive!”
14 The mouth of a whore is a bottomless pit;
you’ll fall in that pit if you’re on the outs with God.
15 Young people are prone to foolishness and fads;
the cure comes through tough-minded discipline.
16 Exploit the poor or glad-hand the rich—whichever,
you’ll end up the poorer for it.
“Teach The Child About God” by William A. Roberts
Solomon gives us sage counsel: if a child starts well, he will end well. Who would not say amen to that?
We have been reflecting on the child Samuel, whose mother surrendered him to God at an early age. Now we consult the words of the wisest man who ever lived to learn more about how a child should be raised.
When parents are faithful in their responsibilities to their children, there is a fair expectation of a good result. There are many parents who raise their children with love, surround them with prayer, and expose them to only what is pure and holy. Yet in some cases, these children seem no different from those raised in unrighteousness. What do we say to parents when a child departs from the way?
It is helpful to remember that the proverbs of Solomon are merely that: proverbs, not promises. They are general observations about life, not guarantees. Still, though the outcome is not guaranteed, parents are responsible for raising their children in the ways of the Lord. Remain steadfast–teach your children about God.
Hymn for Today:
We have been reflecting on the child Samuel, whose mother surrendered him to God at an early age. Now we consult the words of the wisest man who ever lived to learn more about how a child should be raised.
When parents are faithful in their responsibilities to their children, there is a fair expectation of a good result. There are many parents who raise their children with love, surround them with prayer, and expose them to only what is pure and holy. Yet in some cases, these children seem no different from those raised in unrighteousness. What do we say to parents when a child departs from the way?
It is helpful to remember that the proverbs of Solomon are merely that: proverbs, not promises. They are general observations about life, not guarantees. Still, though the outcome is not guaranteed, parents are responsible for raising their children in the ways of the Lord. Remain steadfast–teach your children about God.
Hymn for Today:
"Tell Me The Stories of Jesus" by William H. Parker
1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;
things I would ask him to tell me if he were here:
scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
2. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me;
words full of kindness, deeds full of grace,
all in the lovelight of Jesus' face.
3. Into the city I'd follow the children's band,
waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand;
one of his heralds, yes, I would sing
loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!"
1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;
things I would ask him to tell me if he were here:
scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
2. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me;
words full of kindness, deeds full of grace,
all in the lovelight of Jesus' face.
3. Into the city I'd follow the children's band,
waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand;
one of his heralds, yes, I would sing
loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!"
Thought for Today:
“Come, children, listen closely;I’ll give you a lesson in God worship.”(Psalm 34:11).
Prayer Needs:
That many young people in Costa Rica will be called into full-time Christian ministry.
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