Our Parents' Instruction
God designed the family to be one man and one woman joined together in marriage until death parts them. Then, children were to come to complete the family and replenish the earth. This way the children have the opportunity to learn from a father and a mother. This is very important because of the differences between men and women and the ways they raise their kids. I know I was so very blessed to have been born and raised in this type of loving family. I hope you were, too. The book of Proverbs challenges us to learn wisdom and understanding from God and His Word, like I showed us yesterday from chapter 2. Today, we have the additional admonition to the receive the instruction our parents impart to us. (Proverbs 6:20,21) "My son, obey your father's commands and don't neglect your mother's instruction. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck." We need to receive God's commands and wisdom first. Then, we should treasure all of the good ...