Five Lessons from Proverbs

Raising our kids and helping them to know God is the most important job we have as parents. The Proverbs provide a wealth of wisdom on many topics...one of which is seeking advice and learning from the input of others. Five key lessons:

1) Seek help (God knows we need it!)

• Proverbs 14:12: There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
• Proverbs 18:15: The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

2) Advisors bring victory (Isn't this what we want for our children?)

• Proverbs 11:14: For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
• Proverbs 25:12: Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

3) Without instruction, bad things happen (to us and our kids!)

• Proverbs 19: 27: Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
• Proverbs 21:16: A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead.

4) Without instruction, you hurt others (including your children!)

• Proverbs 10:17: He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

5) Without instruction, we are stupid (ouch!)

• Proverbs 12:1: Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

Seeking Input/Advice

This forum is for discussions on seeking input and advice in parenting our toddlers. What does God say about seeking advice? What does he say about not being open to input? What are the consequences if we do not actively seek advice or are not open to input given?