Title

We Get What We Beget

Scripture
He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.
(Proverbs 17:21)
Devotional
If you are a scoffer (one who is always finding fault with others) your children will learn this trait to your sorrow. Eventually they will scoff at you. Likewise a parent of a scoffer is a parent of a fool and in this there is no joy. Therefore refrain from naysaying. Learn to speak words that edify, encourage and give hope. Anyone can find fault; it takes developed godly character to be a life builder. If you find yourself constantly finding fault in your children you just might beget a scoffer. If the theme of your conversations is always negative you may well be creating a fool. Therefore be an edifier; correct with patience; discipline in love and chastise without anger. "He who begets a wise child will delight in him."[1] Parenting is work, hard work, but the fruit of a father and mother's labor is a great reward. He who begets a secure child does so to his delight, and the father of a wise son or daughter has joy.