Proverbs 22:2-6 – Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. The
prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay
the penalty. Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. In the paths of
the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their
life stay far from them. Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Proverbs
1:7 – The fear of
the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 3:1-2 – My son, do not
forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and
prosperity.
Ephesians 6:4 – Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead,
bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Application:
- · Fear of the Lord is a loving reverence for God that includes submission to his lordship and to the commands of His word.
- · Fear of the Lord brings health to the body and “adds length to life”. When Solomon prayed for wisdom, God promised him riches as well as long life if he obeyed God’s commands.
- · Instruction and discipline are primarily involved in starting children off.
- · Fathers must surrender any right they may feel they have to act unreasonably toward their children.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
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