DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 35; Daniel 2:24-49; 1 John 5
His father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? 1 Kings 1:6a
What a sad commentary regarding David’s responsibility as a parent. A number of Christians have fallen into the same trap due to listening to the world’s philosophy of discipline, instead of following the Biblical pattern. Because we are born with a sin nature, discipline must be administered—the sooner the better. “Spare the rod, spoil the child” was the standard a few decades ago. Now we’re worried about harming the child’s self-esteem. Discipline is needful in the home and in the local assembly. Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth (Heb. 12:6). —William H. Gustafson
Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.
Doing exactly what the Lord commands, doing it happily.—M. & R. Greene