PARENTING/DISCIPLINE IN PROVERBS - Ch 18
18:2 "A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind."
~I must delight in understanding my cild not simply revealing my own mind. ::snort::
18:10 "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe."
~Name equals character in the Bible. Righteous is one who walks as Jesus walks (according to I John).
~The character of the Lord is my strong tower - my place of refuge, protection and strength....not Mike, the chapel, my parents, the children....
~There are times when all that we can do is run to HIM - I suspect this is to be the norm - it is in my life. We will overwhelm our families if we try to make THEM our strong tower. Funny thing happens...as you realize how incredibly weak you are...and run to HIM FIRST....others begin to think you are incredibly strong. Case in point...many have commented how strong I am - and I'm not. HE is strong IN me....or I wouldn't get out of bed many days.
18:12 - more about pride
18:13 "He who gives an answer before He hears, it is a folly and shame to him."
~OUCH - I've done THIS in parenting. Listen to all the facts before speaking on a matter!
18:17 "The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him."
~Hear all sides in a dispute before "ruling".
18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruit."
~Love what? The power of the tongue? Death or life? Whatever it means we'll reap the fruit of what we are sowing....ungodly power of the tongue, words that bring death or life.... I want my words to my children to bring life to their souls....I've failed at this often....most with our first 4....God is faithful to forgive and give us a loving kick to get back into the battle.
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