28/08/2026
GODLY PARENTING
1 Kings 1:5–6: “Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, ‘I will be king.’ … His father had never rebuked him at any time by saying, ‘Why have you done so?’”
One of King David’s weaknesses was his failure to correct and properly discipline Adonijah. The Bible tells us that David never questioned or restrained his son’s behaviour. When David became old, without proper guidance and correction, Adonijah eventually became proud and rebelled. Children need love, but they also need guidance and discipline. True love does not allow a child to do whatever he or she wants. Similarly, Godly discipline is not cruelty or abuse. It is loving correction intended to teach, correct, and prepare the child for a responsible life.
Proverbs 22:15 says, “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will drive it far from him.” And Prov. 13:24 says, “He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him chastens him early.”
Statement of Truth: If you desire peace and joy in your old age, begin to train and discipline your children while they are still young. Do not confuse love with permissiveness. A godly parent loves, guides, corrects, and prays for his or her children.
I pray that your parenting may align with the Word of God. May the Lord give you wisdom to guide your children and grace to correct them with love, so that they may grow in the fear of the Lord. In Christ Jesus’ name. Amen.
Love and blessings
Shalom
John Lukusa
Pastor
