오늘의 묵상
하나님께서 아이들을 영적으로 양육하는 것을 아버지들에게 명령하신 것이라고 어머니들이 생각할 수 있습니다만, 사도바울이 어머니들을 제외했다고는 믿지 않습니다. 어머니들이 자신들의 역할을 할 것이라고 예상했다고 봅니다. 하지만 아버지의 영향력과 의도적인 훈련은 참으로 필수적입니다.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
It seems that many mothers have an inside track with their children because of the bonding that occurs in a child's earliest days and weeks of life with her, both in the womb as they hear her voice and feel her comfort, and after delivery, as she nurses and suckles her child. So, I find it interesting that God commands fathers to be about the work of spiritual nurture with their children, yet they are to do it without exasperating the child with overly harsh discipline. I don't believe Paul means to exclude mothers, but he emphasizes the importance of a strong, gentle guiding hand from a man who is not overly harsh, but still has expectations. No, I think Paul assumes most moms will do their part in training and instructing children. However, the father's influence and intentional training of each child are also essential for the child to know the father's love and see that both parents support the proper direction the child should take in behavior, faith, and life. Dads, we have the awesome opportunity to help our child know a father's love so they can come to know the love of our Father in heaven.
내 기도
아빠 Abba 아버지, 제 아이들이 제 안에서 아버지 하나님을 찾을 수 있게 하여 주소서. 예수님 이름으로 기도합니다. 아멘.
My Prayer...
Abba Father, may my children come to find your love in the way that I instruct, nurture, discipline, and train them. Thank you for providing your church family, which can offer support, love, nurture, and help when a child does not have the blessing of two loving and godly parents. No matter who is raising a child, we pray that they can lead them and love them in the way that points them to you, our Father. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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