A father's spiritual duty is to pass onto his children the ways of the Lord (Proverbs 3:1). It is our duty to faithfully trust God (3:5), honor Him with our tithe (3:9), and to find wisdom (3:12). We are to seek wisdom above all else (4:7) for wisdom's benefits are many (4:6). Those who do not find wisdom walk themselves on the broad way of destruction (4:15-19, Matthew 7:13) and their pain is much. Those who walk the narrow road (Matthew 7:14) are "wise in heart." The words "wise" and "heart" work together according to Scripture (4:23). Those who walk in God's discipline are loved by God (3:11-12) whereas those who walk not in God's discipline often endure a life of pain, remorse, and shame (5:11-14, 22-23). Which road do you find youself on today?
In 2 Corinthians 1:23, Paul was giving the church at Corinth time to repent of their sins. He opted to take the high road and give the church time and patience rather than rush back and rip into them with the wrong spirit (1:24). Paul was in the habit of visiting churches (1:15-16) because of the care and compassion he felt for them (1:3-7). Do you possess a heart for your church and city?
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