June 1, 2010 (Proverbs 19-21, Romans 13)
June 1, 2010 by Pastor Kevin
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.
Proverbs 19:18 (ESV)
Bible Reading Comments:
I was intrigued with the idea of this verse . . . it had the ring of (I brought you into this world … I’ll take you out) in the latter part, so I took the time to read it in several different translations. I’m not sure when I’ve seen a verse have such a varied translation. The second part of the verse is translated anywhere from what you read above to:
- “… let not thy soul spare for his crying” (KJV)
- “… do not be a willing party to his death” (NIV)
- “… if you don’t punish them, you are destroying them” (CEV)
- “…but do not [indulge your angry resentments by undue chastisements and] set yourself to his ruin.” (Amplified)
The only thing that seems clear is that the Hebrew is clearly not clear … However, the first part of the verse is pretty consistent. In discipline, there is hope for your son(children).
My take away … don’t neglect discipline for your children.
In Godly discipline is where we find hope for our children and where they have the greatest hope for becoming Godly in their own lives. Alternately, whether we discipline in an ungodly manner (perhaps in anger, or frustration), or if we choose NOT to discipline our children, there is little hope for them in life.
Prayer:
Father in heaven, you have given us children as a reward and today we lean on you for wisdom and strength to discipline them in a God-fearing way, and to give them the greatest hope for life-long relationship with You. Protect us from any ungodly patterns, and fill us with wisdom for each of our children. I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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June 1, 2010 (Proverbs 19-21, Romans 13)
June 1, 2010 by Pastor Kevin
Bible Reading Comments:
I was intrigued with the idea of this verse . . . it had the ring of (I brought you into this world … I’ll take you out) in the latter part, so I took the time to read it in several different translations. I’m not sure when I’ve seen a verse have such a varied translation. The second part of the verse is translated anywhere from what you read above to:
The only thing that seems clear is that the Hebrew is clearly not clear … However, the first part of the verse is pretty consistent. In discipline, there is hope for your son(children).
My take away … don’t neglect discipline for your children.
In Godly discipline is where we find hope for our children and where they have the greatest hope for becoming Godly in their own lives. Alternately, whether we discipline in an ungodly manner (perhaps in anger, or frustration), or if we choose NOT to discipline our children, there is little hope for them in life.
Prayer:
Father in heaven, you have given us children as a reward and today we lean on you for wisdom and strength to discipline them in a God-fearing way, and to give them the greatest hope for life-long relationship with You. Protect us from any ungodly patterns, and fill us with wisdom for each of our children. I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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