A little while ago, I had to punish the children for a blatant act of disobedience (nothing new there). Afterward, Jacob said, "Mommy, God says to do to others what you want them to do to you, and not to return evil for evil, and to do good to one another. And you are just doing the opposite of that!"
Okay, I have to be impressed with his scripture memory. But how do I argue with that?
I said, "God also says for parents to train their children to do the right things."
He responded, "Okay, so you are doing one thing God says, but you aren't doing all those other things!"
Wow. Hmmm. I gotta think of better answers - my brain was already used up for the day today.
Maybe we should do a little Bible study with him on this passage as well as some of the proverbs about discipline.
ReplyDeleteHebrews 12
"4 After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin. 5 And have you entirely forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you, his children? He said, "My child, don't ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you. 6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes those he accepts as his children." 7 As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Whoever heard of a child who was never disciplined? 8 If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children after all. 9 Since we respect our earthly fathers who disciplined us, should we not all the more cheerfully submit to the discipline of our heavenly Father and live forever? 10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God's discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in his holiness. 11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening - it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way."
whoa...he's quick! I might have resorted to, "God says I'm the Mommy!"
ReplyDeleteJenny,
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny. He is one smart boy too.
Love you all and see you SATURDAY!!
Gail