January 15 - Correction & Counsel.

Proverbs 19:18
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.”
 
Parents discipline their children as an act of love.
God chastises His children because He loves us.
 
Hebrews 12:7
“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”
 
When a parent neglects to be consistent, the need for discipline only increases.
​God shows His children that there must be a balance of mercy and correction.
 
Proverbs 19:19
“A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.”
 
God gives His children counsel and instruction that is ready to be heard and received through His Word. We need only take the time to read and believe so that we may wisely apply His Truth to our lives.
 
Proverbs 19:20
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”
 
 
Bible Reading:
Genesis 29-30  |  John 15  |  Proverbs 15