MONDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2023
TEXT:
Proverbs 22:1-6
1.
It is better to be respected than to be rich. A good name is worth more than
silver or gold.
2.
The rich and the poor are the same. The LORD made them all.
3.
Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its ways, but fools go straight
to it and suffer for it.
4.
Respect the LORD and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true
life.
5.
Evil people are tapped by many troubles, but those who want to live avoid them.
6.
Teach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they
will not leave the right path.
(Easy-to-Read
Version Holy Bible)
TOPIC:
A GOOD NAME
Many
people today seem to have forgotten how valuable a good name is.
Today's
passage reminds us of the impact of a good name in a man's life (vs.1) which
the wise man affirms is more desirable than great riches and more esteemed than
silver and gold. This calls for prudence to avoid any danger and take refuge.
But the foolish man will not see the danger and so falls into it.
In
the spirit of a good name, there is the need for parents to help their children
choose the right path, help them to discern their path (vs. 6).They should know
that if they fail and take the path of wickedness, they will be caught up in
thorns and snares. But he who guards his soul stays far from these.
Therefore,
parents should discern the individuality and special strengths with which God
has endowed each child.
Parents
should allow their children make their choices at maturity but we pray that
they make the right choices and follow the right path.
So,
train up your children to choose the right way so as to maintain a good name.
QUESTION:
Do you have a good name and do you train your children to remain on the right
path towards a good name?
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, help me to cultivate a good name and help me to train my children to
also remain on the right path, in Jesus name. Amen.
Remain
Blessed
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