Proverbs 29

Proverbs 29

This chapter is full of wisdom for those who are stubborn or easily angered.
Pro 29:1 "A man who hardens {his} neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy." The only difference between a "stubborn" person and one "with conviction" is what they hold on to. We call a person stubborn when they are holding on to something either selfishly or foolishly. We praise a person "with conviction" because they are holding on to what they believe to be true and right. Lord, help me to be tenacious, but not stubborn.

Pro 29:11, 22 "A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back... An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression." It is so important that we are not ruled by our emotions but ruled by the Spirit. Easier said than done, but all things are possible through God's strength.

Pro 29:15 "The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother." Sometimes it is so much easier to simply give in so that we can have "peace" in our home. Unfortunately when we do that, we are not getting "peace" but giving a "piece" of our authority to children. The challenge to remember is that our goal is not to get the room cleaned, the garbage taken out, or the dishes done, but our goal is raise children who become responsible adults, with soft hearts toward God. When we are beat up and about to give in, we must remember, God has given us authority in the home for that purpose; we are not to give it away to gain a moment's peace.

Have a blessed Lord's Day!