箴言 (7)

箴言 (7)
聖經閱讀：箴言13:24 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月8日(二)

　今天的經文閱讀只有一個經節，但卻是很重要的一節：「不懲戒兒子就是不愛他；疼愛兒子必勤加管教。」上帝希望我們管教孩子，這樣我們才能教導他們什麼是對的、什麼是錯的。
這節經文是有一次所羅門王看到牧羊人在看顧羊群時寫的，牧羊人會用杖或桿來幫助羊群走在正確的道路上。桿子可以用來拍打羊，把羊從一個地方趕到另外一個地方，或者避免牠們走到危險的地方，而手杖可以用來拯救跌倒或受傷的羊。
也許你是父母、祖父母、教會的青少年輔導，或只是一個孩子的鄰居，你可以教導孩子認識上帝，幫助他們成長為一個愛上帝、事奉上帝的人。在你跟孩子分享關於上帝的事情時，求主幫助你。 —BR

「兒女是上主所賞賜；子孫是他賜給我們的福份。」 詩篇127:3

禱告：天父，求祢在我教導孩子認識祢時賜給我智慧。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Proverbs (7)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 13:24
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Our Bible Reading today is just one verse. But it is a very important verse. “If you don't correct your children, you don't love them. If you love them, you will be quick to discipline them.” God wants us to discipline our children. That is how we teach them what is right and what is wrong.
This verse was written by Solomon at a time when shepherds took care of flocks of sheep. A shepherd would use a rod or a staff to help keep the sheep on the right path. With a rod he could tap the sheep on the side to move them from one place to another or keep them from going into a dangerous place. With his staff, the shepherd could rescue a sheep when he fell down or was hurt.
Maybe you are a parent, a grandparent, a youth worker in your church or just a neighbor to children. You can teach children about God and help them grow up loving and serving God. Ask God to help you as you share about Him with the children in your life. —BR

“Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward from a mother’s womb.” Psalm 127:3

PRAYER: Father, bless me with wisdom as I teach children about You. In Jesus' name. Amen.