WEEKLY MESSAGE

SUN, 08/02/26 - SAT, 14/02/26

ON THE MESSAGE THIS WEEK: RAISE THEM RIGHT

KEY VERSE: “CORRECT YOUR SON, AND HE WILL GIVE YOU REST” (PROVERBS 29:17)

It simply falls to reason that if a corrected child gives you rest, an uncorrected one will give you no rest. You can’t take them anywhere, or leave them anywhere. Solomon says, ‘He who loves [his son] is careful to discipline him’ (see Proverbs 13:24).

Child abuse is reprehensible, and so is child neglect. Without discipline, you condition your child for a life of heartache. When they’re stopped by the police for speeding or contacted by the bank for defaulting on a loan, throwing a tantrum won’t get them off the hook. Please think of their future! God disciplines His children; are you wiser than He is? The Bible says, ‘No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but... later... it produces... righteousness and peace’ (see Hebrews 12:11).

A two-year-old shouting ‘No!’ may seem cute today, but wait until he or she is seventeen and cursing you out like a drunken sailor. The Bible says, ‘A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away’ (see Proverbs 22:15).

Rebellion is part of their DNA, and it’s your job to drive it out. When a parent says, ‘This is hurting me more than you,’ what does a rebellious child think? ‘Then let’s change places!’ Yes, it’s hard to discipline them when your time with them is so limited; but their future is in your hands. A child without boundaries is like a house without walls. It’s like living in a carport; there’s no protection from outside influences. Nobody feels safe. So talk to God today. He’s a father; He has children of His own and He will help you to raise yours right.

Surrender into God’s hands - it always leads to restoration, never regret.

Have a blessed week in Jesus' Name, Amen.

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Did you know: There are almost 20 different passages in the Bible where it is mentioned that we are God's people.

Ref: Jeremiah 32:38 / Ezekiel 14:11 / Zechariah 8:8 / 2 Corinthians 6:16 / Hebrews 8:10 / Ezekiel 11:20 / Ezekiel 37:23 / Jeremiah 7:23 / Jeremiah 31:33 / Ezekiel 37:27 / Jeremiah 31:1 / Revelation 21:3 / Exodus 6:7 / Leviticus 26:12 / Jeremiah 11:4 / Jeremiah 30:22 / Ezekiel 36:28.