Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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 EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO DIVINE TRUTHS

Bible portion:   Proverbs 4: 1-11

Key Verse; Vs 7 
   Wisdom is supreme: therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have
get  understanding.

Devotion
The proverbial  portion has three lessons – the duty, content and the confidence of good parenting. King Solomon in all his wisdom wish to apply all these three lessons through this  passage.  As parents we must be able to teach, we must teach right things, we must  do it confidently.  Can we  speak as boldly and virtously as Solomon about all the instructions, we  have for our children. As mothers and fathers  we are not exempted from this privilege and duty
          Graduating from high school or getting a   college degree are important for the contemporary world, but does not impress God, nor does it help children in their relationship with the wisdom  - which is the fear of the Lord.  The “ way of wisdom” and “ right paths' are contrary to a liberal arts education. The scope and sequence of today's curriculam does not teach Godly wisdom and true knowledge. It must be taught at home, from very early in a child's life about the heavenly values, right relationship with God and man. Church has  indeed a real role in molding  children through sunday school and other related biblical instructions. Are we as parents, accountable for imparting the  right wisdom and  understanding  that envisage through the scriptures.
        Can we go back and look closely into the life of our children? Are they wise and prudent? Do they hate sin? Are they socially skilled, and  are good communicators?  Do they know the truth – gospel?  Are they able to sove the problem biblically? How interested are they in serving God?  If not, like the father in this proverb, are you confident  in admonishing the truth. We must be bold, dogmatic and critical, for satan and the world are increasing the efforts to oppose us and destroy the truth. As a responsible  parent, can we teach one truth / verse from Bible or  proverbs each day, which will soon  form a mountain of wisdom. If being carried out everyday,  It will  only help to receive the God's blessing  in our children's success, and is  worth for the overall happiness of the  family.
 
PRAYER
 
 Lord , help all the parents be prudent and responsible in being bold, dogmatic and critical in imparting the truth and wisdom to our next generation.
Lord  we know that  this proverbial message is not a suggestion, but it is a commandment for us. Strengthen us and bless all our families. Amen.

 
Thought for the Day 
 
Consider the passage as a commandment from God, we must teach right things,  boldly, confidently  for the happiness ,long life and the success of our next generation.

 
Dr.John K.Thomas  Tabor MTC  New York
 

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