Scripture of the Day
Proverbs 18:6 (NIV)
“Don’t Talk Back”
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
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O.K., let’s start with the obvious! Many of our children talk back . . . a lot! Especially when they feel they know more than we do. As if they have been able to pack more experience into their young life than we have in our wise age! I can’t remember the comedians name that said, “I’m not saying it right, but I understand!” However, in this case . . . GOD’s Word is right! Sure . . . you can try the “time-out” approach! Maybe even stick them in the corner for an hour! But my NIV bible says, a fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating! I see it as . . . if their mouth keep asking for a beating, let their behind (backside) receive the gift! He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him (Proverbs 13:24) Meaning . . . you don’t beat your kids for everything! Discipline will always go further than beatings, however, it may take a beating to get them focused on discipline! I often refer to this as “Beat Them” Again, this does not mean you put the belt to the backside . . . it means that your focus is always on directing and guiding them back to being CHRIST-Like! Use the wisdom that GOD has given you as a guardian. Every fist starts from an open hand . . . think before you strike . . . but if their little mouths keep inviting a beating . . . have a belt party!
Now, for us adults! Some of us have the same behavior towards GOD as our children have towards us! Especially when we feel we know more than HE does! As if we have been able to pack more experience and wisdom into our small timeline of life! You may think you have it all figured out and feel you have found the loop-hole (alternative) to Salvation! You may think your ways are better than HIS ways! Some of us have literally talked back to GOD as if HE is getting it wrong! Ouch! Then there are those times when we don’t talk back with our mouths, but we talk back with our behaviors! Ouch again! I understand how we can do that, but it is not right! Trust me . . . GOD’s Word will give you a spiritual beating that you won’t soon forget! So don’t try to break off the small switch from the tree . . . because HE has the tree of life that convicts the soul!
You’ve heard that song, “Yackety Yack . . . Don’t Talk Back!” Listen to the LORD!
6 comments:
You actually gave some guidance on parenting and then gave the parents some advice on being good children of God. We all know that God has some bad kids too. I know that he has at lest one and that's me. Thanks for the scriptures of the day. They have really given some open discussion with a few friends. Christians and non-Christians
It's been awhile since I've been on the site. I really enjoyed reading all of the ship wreck series. I'm sure there are plenty of other ships we wreck, but the ones you listed can cover just about all of them. Keep doing what God is doing through you. I have also used the scriptures of the day as conversation with friends.
To GOD Be The Glory! As a parent, I am constantly seeing the importance of dealing with my children in the same way that GOD deals with me. HE shows me grace, yet HE discipline me! HE listens to my prayers and petitions, but HE chastises me for talking back! To be honest, most of our talk back is because of doubt and frustration (and a few other things)! Every time I realize that GOD knows better than what I know . . . when I stop doubting HIM in a situation . . . I stop talking, and I am all ears! Spiritual ears! James 1:19 tells us to be QUICK to listen, SLOW to speak and SLOW to become angry! But don’t stop there . . . read verse 20. It says “because human anger does not produce the righteousness that GOD desires.” If our desire is to please GOD in all that we do, we must be QUICK to listen to HIM, family, friends, co-workers, teachers, parents, strangers . . . does that include everyone we get mad at?
Thanks for your comments and encouragement!
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Oh, how "the days of old" has passed us by; especially today, when it comes to spanking a child--you've spoken a mouth full!! Recently, we have all been witness to a drastic deterioration in the way people treat one another and conduct their lives. Our society seems to have lost its moral compass; take a look around you, materialism and power is valued over integrity and honesty; harshness in tone is embraced, over humility and etiquette.
Back to raising our children-- According to a article in Psychology Today "Massachusetts lawmakers say a proposed measure that would ban parents from spanking their children, even in their own homes, is a way to protect kids from abuse. A Massachusetts nurse is hoping to change that and make the state the first in the nation to ban corporal punishment at home. However, she says she's not recommending that parents who spank their kids should face jail time, as they do in Sweden, or fines as they do elsewhere."
What is this World coming to; have we lost our moral compass?
It now seems that the virtues produced by faith in God will soon be banished from our borders. Where then will are the children of today get their values for life--TVs, movies, rap music, games, and the streets? Many of us (Parents) have given in to the pressures of the World; feeling out gunned by the competition. Way too many children today have absolutely no respect for adults--not for their parents, other people, or themselves!
If parents would at least attempt to teach their children this type of respect the world would be a much better place.
I will stop here, because this problem is too big for a few short paragraphs.
We all have OUR HANDS FULL--LET US DO OUR PART!!!
Don't leave our children to the wolves!!!
Oh, how "the days of old" has passed us by; especially today, when it comes to spanking a child--you've spoken a mouth full!! Recently, we have all been witness to a drastic deterioration in the way people treat one another and conduct their lives. Our society seems to have lost its moral compass; take a look around you, materialism and power is valued over integrity and honesty; harshness in tone is embraced, over humility and etiquette.
Back to raising our children-- According to a article in Psychology Today "Massachusetts lawmakers say a proposed measure that would ban parents from spanking their children, even in their own homes, is a way to protect kids from abuse. A Massachusetts nurse is hoping to change that and make the state the first in the nation to ban corporal punishment at home. However, she says she's not recommending that parents who spank their kids should face jail time, as they do in Sweden, or fines as they do elsewhere."
What is this World coming to; have we lost our moral compass?
It now seems that the virtues produced by faith in God will soon be banished from our borders. Where then will are the children of today get their values for life--TVs, movies, rap music, games, and the streets? Many of us (Parents) have given in to the pressures of the World; feeling out gunned by the competition. Way too many children today have absolutely no respect for adults--not for their parents, other people, or themselves!
If parents would at least attempt to teach their children this type of respect the world would be a much better place.
I will stop here, because this problem is too big for a few short paragraphs.
We all have OUR HANDS FULL--LET US DO OUR PART!!!
Don't leave our children to the wolves!!!
I was just reading an article about a little boy who was denied joining the girl scouts! And his mom is fighting it and saying she doesn't see the problem! This is a child who has been labled as a "transgender kid" and it seems the girl scouts organization are considering respecting his wish on the basis that they don't require little girls to prove their gender! The first thing I thought was, "Where is the dad!" I pray that the mom decideds to enroll him in a bible study or youth program instead! I'm still trying to figure out how a 7yr old can articulate they feel like a transgender! Well, we have something else to add to the prayer list!
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