“For I have told him that I will execute judgment against his family forever, because of his wickedness in not rebuking his sons, even though he knew that they had brought a curse on themselves.”
1 Samuel 3:13 CJB
Eli’s sons blasphemed God and he said and did nothing to stop them! Understand we are not responsible for what our adult children do, but if we say nothing and don’t take a stand we are part of the problem!
“The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame on his mother.”
Proverbs 29:15 CJB
Scripture tells us to rebuke our children when they are being ungodly!
“Eli’s sons were scoundrels who had no regard for Adonai.”
1 Samuel 2:12 CJB
Look, if we have children, family members or friends acting like fools and scoundrels, and we can’t lovingly rebuke them, what’s that say about us?
“My brothers, if one of you wanders from the truth, and someone causes him to return, you should know that whoever turns a sinner from his wandering path will save him from death and cover many sins.”
James 5:19-20 CJB
So let’s be looking out for those we love and encourage them in Adonai, even if that means lovingly rebuking them! Remember the key word is lovingly!
Have a blessed day!
Grafted In 