Proverbs 22:6 · KJV
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 22:6 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Children don't need to be taught; they need to be trained. Life is not just about intellectual lessons and information. It's about making truth a part of how we live every day. God tells us to put our children and how we raise them at the top of our list of priorities because they will be with us forever, while most of the other things we spend time on will not.
Prayer
Help me, O Great and Holy Counselor, as I seek to understand how to best share Your love and truth with my children. They should understand and love You even better than I do. Give me the discernment to make wise decisions and the tenderness to carry them out in the lives of my family. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Children do not need to be taught; they need to be trained. Not everything you learn and know in life is intellectual. It's about making truth a part of how we live every day. God tells us to put our children and how we raise them at the top of our list of priorities because they will be with us forever, while most of the other things we spend time on will not.
Prayer
Help me, O Great and Holy Counselor, as I attempt to understand how to effectively communicate Your love and truth to my children. They should understand and love You even more than I do. Give me the discernment to make sensible judgments and the kindness to carry them out in the lives of my family. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Reflection Questions
How does your upbringing influence your current values?
What does it mean to you to train a child in the right way?
When have you seen the impact of guidance in someone's life?
Life Application
Consider how you can actively teach values to your children through daily interactions.
Look for opportunities to mentor younger individuals in your community.
Connection to Jesus
Jesus emphasized the importance of guiding and teaching children in the ways of righteousness, reflecting the wisdom of this proverb.
See also: Matthew 19:14
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