The Incarn…what?!
December 12, 2024
Text: Proverbs 22:6
Devotional: In last night’s Disciple I class, we talked about some of the “wisdom literature” we read in the books of Psalms and Proverbs, and this particular proverb above was lifted up as one we have seen before in houses, churches, ornaments, plates, etc
“When children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
When children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
When children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.
When children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
When children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.
When children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
When children live with security, they learn to have faith.
When children live with fairness, they learn justice.
When children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.
When children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.
When children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
When children live with acceptance and friendship, they learn to find love in the world.”
Consider some of the words mentioned here – patient, faith, justice, praise, acceptance, security, love – can you find these themes (or maybe exact words) in the Bible?3
Prayer: Holy God, thank you for the privilege of walking alongside children as they grow. May your Spirit fall upon each of us to continue to model to our children what it means to be a faithful disciple of you. Amen.
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