Proverbs 3:1-2 Series

Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life…”

When we think of our children, what do we want for them? I remember my mom saying she wanted me to be happy and healthy. She wanted to make sure I had security. Who doesn’t want that for their children?

Truth be told, we can’t give any of those things. We try to please our children but sometimes that doesn’t work. We keep our children as healthy as we can but we can stop sickness, cancer and death. We can’t give security because we can’t give the other two things.

God isn’t looking to give us happiness, health and security (money). He is looking to give us character, and that comes through his word, his teaching. What did David say about keeping God’s word hidden in his heart? It kept him from sin. It builds character. That’s what prolongs life - maybe not in years but in value.