Daily Devotional
Do They Know the Truth?
“Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.”
Proverbs 19:25
June 19, 2021
Ponder This
Children learn by example. Today’s verse tells us that we can teach the simple by rebuking those who scoff.
What does that mean? It means that a child who is carefree and careless—who is simple—needs to be taught the truth. He or she needs to see sin exposed and to see the fruit of sin. In Proverbs 21:11, the same thing is taught: “When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise” (KJV).
Do you know the worst thing that could happen to your child? It would be for your child to live in a society in which sin is embraced and to never see the consequences of sin. As parents and spiritual leaders, one of our jobs is to make sure that those we are given influence over understand the consequences of sin.
Practice This
This week, take time to lovingly remind someone you influence of the consequences of sin, despite what the world may display.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
