I know a gentleman, a few years younger than I, who consistently came to work late, left work early and was generally lazy. All correction, reproof and counsel from staff members, supervisors and his father fell on deaf ears. We lost touch and finally had the opportunity to ask of him about 2 years ago. He had been fired and sent out of his father’s home, with his wife and lil' children.
Selah.
Still on the subject of young people honouring their parents, I’m focusing this time on being on the receiving end of parental rebuke and discipline. The book of Proverbs has several verses on this discussion:
and from the book of Revelations,
Consider the pattern in the above gold nuggets. It seems that the wise, the discerning are the only ones who understand the purpose for rebukes and instructions, thus they accept it and hopefully, make changes. However, the foolish, the mocker and the wicked who actually need much rebuke don’t take instruction at all. In fact, 100 lashes wouldn't benefit a fool, Proverbs 17:10. And they get worst still, sometimes to the point of ruin.
God also disciplines us, just as our parents do. Why? Because they love us and want the best for us. See Hebrews 12:1-13.
“No instruction = Destruction,” says the Spirit of God.
Thus a Word to the Wise is enough!
Read part 1 here and part 2 here.
1 comment:
These are good thoughts! I've been thinking much lately about the parallels between earthly parent/child relationships and spiritual Parent/child relationships. We have the same responsibilities toward God our Father as our children have toward us. It's a sobering perspective.
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