Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
In many instances, the root cause of mass-shootings and the manifestations of such gross disrespect can in many cases be traced right back to those parents who shirked their duties when they had opportunity to correct the evils in their children, which they knew of, but whom like Eli, had turned a blind eye, hoping that somehow the church, or the school, or even God Himself would take up the slack.
Whatever our situation may be as parents, and whatsoever might be the issue to be addressed, one thing is certain, if we expect God to fulfill His promises of saving our children, we will have to roll up our sleeves and do our parental duties. At times, this won’t be easy, and many tears will be shed in the process, but if we persevere in the right direction, trusting in God and cooperating with Him, He will bless our efforts.
It is a solemn statement that we make, that at the end of life’s journey, nothing else will matter more, than to see ourselves and our children saved eternally in God’s kingdom. Therefore, in harmony with the spirit of this presentation, we now exhort every parent to be faithful. Let not your feelings get in the way of doing God’s bidding; let’s not weaken the hands of the other parent when there are unpalatable issues to be addressed. Instead, let us ask God for grace and strength to do His good will, for it is the salvation of parents and kids alike that are at stake.
Hebrews 12:6 For whom the Lord loves he chastens and scourges every son whom he receives. 7 If ye endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chastens not? 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!