50 Days of Wisdom
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Wisdom is a skill in living that begins with fearing God, then progresses to guarding your mind, choosing your companions, controlling your body, monitoring your words, pursuing your work, managing your money, and loving your neighbor. Very simple. But that’s it. And when you’ve done that, you’ve learned wisdom. It’s vital to be taught wisdom. For example, as a father, if I fail to teach my son to fear God, the devil will teach him to hate God. If I fail to teach my son to guard his mind, the devil will teach him to have an open mind. If I fail to teach my son to obey his parents, the devil will teach him to rebel and break his parents’ hearts. If I fail to teach my son to select his companions carefully, the devil will choose them for him. If I fail to teach my son to control his body, the devil will gladly teach him to give it completely over to his lusts. If I fail to teach my children to enjoy speech that is honorable to God, the devil will fill their mouths with filth. If I fail to teach my children to pursue their work, the devil will make them lazy. If I fail to teach them to manage their money, the devil will teach them to waste it on riotous living. If I fail to teach them to love their neighbor, the devil will gladly teach them to love only themselves.
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Teach Your Children
I do not believe that there’s any excuse for a rebellious child. If fathers properly teach their children to fear God and obey their parents, I am convinced they can be under control. A father must also teach his children to select their companions. A father has the responsibility to teach his children how to choose their friends. Why? Because Paul states in 1 Corinthians 15:33: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” Believe me, your children cannot rise above their acquaintances. Rarely does a child have the capability to elevate himself beyond the constituent group in which he functions. You must assist him in learning to choose his companions rather than allow them to choose him. They need to develop the ability to wisely choose their companions. Your duty is to instruct them on how to choose companions who lift them up. A person who merely seeks to make numerous acquaintances and become everyone's friend is likely to encounter difficulties. It is better to have a deep and loving friend who is loyal, honest, uplifting, holds you accountable, and lifts you up. It's preferable to have a select few genuine friendships rather than an abundance of unsuitable ones. So fathers are responsible to God for helping their children choose friends. In addition, children must be taught to control their bodies. Any witting father who has any sense at all realizes that young people are going to develop passions that can lead them into tragedy upon tragedy unless they learn how to control their bodily desires. This is the dominant theme throughout the first few chapters of Proverbs. Fathers need to teach their children sexual self-control so they don't destroy their lives and destroy their families. Teach your children sexual purity. Listen, according to Proverbs, if an elder or a pastor commits sexual sin and adultery, they will face a permanent reproach and stigma, which can lead to permanent disqualification. That’s a heavy price to pay. Sure, stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant, but it’ll kill you. Teach your children to avoid such situations mentally. Don’t go to certain places in town. Don’t get caught in certain comprising situations. Keep your hands to yourself. Stay away from the wrong kind of people. Guard your feet. Guard your eyes. Guard your ears. According to the Book of Proverbs, which is the book of wisdom, if you teach your children to fear their God, guard their mind, obey their parents, select their companions, and control their bodies for purity, they will be a delight to you and blessed by God. Repent and believe! GTY.org (80-71) Crucial Lessons for a Wise Father – 80-71
Today's Wisdom
April 18, 2025
Day: 665
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