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Is It Important to Honor Your Parents?

Is It Important to Honor Your Parents?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for children, so they will honor their parents. In Jesus’s name, amen.

The notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible under Proverbs 22-25 tell us: “Saying Sixteen. Acquiring wisdom is a duty in that it is the best way one can fulfill the command to honor one’s parents.”

Proverbs 23:22-25 (ESV) deals with the dynamic relationship between parents and their children.

“Listen to your father who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Buy truth, and do not sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Let your father and mother be glad;
let her who bore you rejoice.”

Honoring parents is the fifth of the Ten Commandments. Yet, this command is ignored by many in modern society.

Take a step closer to following God’s preferred plan, and do something to honor your parents today.

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Do You Listen to Advice and Accept Instruction?

Do You Listen to Advice and Accept Instruction?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to advice and accept instruction. In Jesus’s name, amen.

King Solomon repeats and idea that individuals need to listen to advice and accept instruction. That doesn’t mean from just anyone. Who one listens to and accepts instruction from makes all the difference. That is where discernment becomes essential.

The second part of the Proverbs 19:20 (ESV) explains what the payoff is when someone listens and accepts the right advice and instruction.

“Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in the future.”

Taking advice and instruction based on biblical principles will help any individual gain wisdom.

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Are You Humble?

Are You Humble?

Dear Lord, I pray for those who are humble. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A person with humility can be said to have an unassuming nature.

The relationship between God and mankind is a topic worthy of endless discussion. Once people understand how almighty and powerful God is, and how limited we men and women are, then it becomes possible to realize God is God.

We need to be humble in his presence.

Proverbs 15:33 (ESV) is about instruction in wisdom and how humility relates.

“The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.”

Put God’s power into perspective.

Humbly come before him with praise and adoration.

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Do Not Enter the Path of the Wicked!

Do Not Enter the Path of the Wicked!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who do not enter the path of the wicked. In Jesus’s name, amen.

King Solomon has warnings for those who are not wise.

Proverbs 4:10-19 (ESV) is about those who hold on to wisdom and instruction, and, in contrast, those who enter the path of the wicked.

“Hear, my son, and accept my words,
that the years of your life may be many.
I have taught you the way of wisdom;
I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
When you walk, your step will not be hampered,
and if you run, you will not stumble.
Keep hold of instruction; do not let go;
guard her, for she is your life.
Do not enter the path of the wicked,
and do not walk in the way of the evil.
Avoid it; do not go on it;
turn away from it and pass on.
For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong;
they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble.
For they eat the bread of wickedness
and drink the wine of violence.
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,
which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
The way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know over what they stumble.”

Do not even think of following the way of the wicked. God can provide a way of escape. Pray. Ask God to make his direction clear.

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Honor Parents!

Honor Parents!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for children, so they can have good relationships with their parents.

The notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible under Proverbs 22-25 tell us: “Saying Sixteen. Acquiring wisdom is a duty in that it is the best way one can fulfill the command to honor one’s parents.”

This accounts for the idea of buying truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 23:22-25 (ESV) deals with the dynamic relationship between parents and their children.

“Listen to your father who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Buy truth, and do not sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Let your father and mother be glad;
let her who bore you rejoice.”

Honoring parents is mentioned as the fifth in the Ten Commandments. How is it, this command is ignored my many in modern society?

Take a step closer to following God’s preferred way, and do something today to honor parents.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Wisdom Prayer

Listen to Advice; Accept Instruction!

Listen to Advice; Accept Instruction!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to advice and accept instruction. In Jesus’ name, amen.

King Solomon repeats and idea that individuals need to listen to advice and accept instruction. That doesn’t mean from just anyone. Who one listens to and accepts instruction from makes all the difference. That is where discernment becomes essential.

The second part of the Proverb :19:20 (ESV) explains what the payoff is when someone listens and accepts the right advice and instruction.

“Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in the future.”

Taking advice and instruction based on biblical principles will help any individual gain wisdom.

Search scripture for answers to life’s questions and problems.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.