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How to Guarantee a Harvest

3/15/2017

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Proverbs 10:5  He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

     At first glance this looks like a common proverb concerning agrarian matters – or something along the lines of an admonition about hard work.  Let’s begin our look at this proverb in this way. 
 
       Anyone in agriculture will agree that there are only certain times when a person can plant, grow, cultivate, and harvest crops.  The wise farmer takes this into account when planning when to work and when to take his leisure.  Summer is the time for a farmer – or in this case his son – to work hard at producing a crop.  The words used here are interesting though.  One does not gather in the summer.  One usually is working hard in the field on things like weed control or maybe some type of irrigation if the growing year is particularly dry.  Yet God is saying to us that a person who is gathering in the summer is acting wisely.  Here is the lesson for us.  Summer is a time when the sun is hot – and it is easy to slack off in our work.  But it is a very important time for the farmer.  It is when the crop is being watched.  It is when the farmer is showing great care on matters such as weed and pest control – and drought.  Working at this time is exhausting and hard.  But – it is also a time where if you do what you are supposed to do – you will guarantee a harvest. 
 
      The word “wisely” here is the Hebrew word “sakal” which means to act with prudence, insight, and understanding.  For the wise son – he sees hard work – even hot, difficult work.  But what he also sees is work that WILL be rewarded if he sticks with it. He may have to remind himself that the hard work now pays off later in the harvest. 
 
             The second part of the proverb speaks of the shame coming to the son who sleeps during harvest time.  The word sleep here indicates a deep sleep – even a sleep with snoring.  The harvest is crucial to a farmer.  He MUST work hard and gather the harvest because if he does not, there is great risk of having it rot on the vine or stalk.  There is a risk of losing it all if he does not work hard to gather it.  A son who leaves all the work to his father is a truly shameful son.  What we learn from the proverb on the surface level is that there are only certain times when work can be done – and it is a wise person who works hard during those times.  The one who decides to be lazy, undisciplined, and slothful in those times is a fool.  There is great value in hard work – and that value is only increased when the one working realizes the times when applying yourself to the work is even more important. 
 
              It would be a disservice to not mention the spiritual parallels that this proverb has with the New Testament call for us to be involved in a spiritual harvest.  In Luke 10 and John 4, Jesus reminds His disciples that the fields are white unto harvest spiritually – and that we are to cry out to God that He would send out laborers into His harvest fields.  You see, now is the summertime and harvest for men and women to be cultivated for the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Now is the acceptable time to go forth weeping, sowing our precious seed – knowing that we will surely come again rejoicing with our sheaves (i.e. those whom we’ve seen God draw and save as a result of our obedience).  To be asleep spiritually in this – or any generation is a shameful thing.  We should be working with our Lord – sowing the gospel among those who are lost.  We should be speaking to them and praying for them that the wicked one would not blind their eyes to the glory of God in the face of Christ.  We should be laboring in the Lord’s vineyard knowing that a harvest is coming if we do not faint.  Oh to be the wise, prudent sons who see the end from the beginning and labor to rescue those shoes sins will destroy them.  Oh to be about the work of sharing Jesus with the lost so that a glorious harvest of righteousness, peace, and men and women who are born again may be gathered on that wonderful day when He comes for His own at the end of the age!  Let us therefore work while it is still the day – for the time is coming when no man can work.  

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The Son-Effect! 

3/9/2017

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Proverbs 10:1   The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
 
This is the beginning of the collection of the proverbs of Solomon.  Whereas the early chapters of Proverbs dealt with themes that lasted for multiple verses or the entire chapter, these will be the pithy statements that most people associate with a proverb.  It is only fitting then that the man God used to speak the first 9 chapters that often addresses sons – would begin this part of proverbs with a proverb about the joy and grief a son can bring to his parents.
 
Two things are contrasted here – a wise son and a foolish son.  What is it to be a wise son?  The word used for wisdom is “hakam” and it means to be skilled or experienced in something.  Since the opening of the book of Proverbs tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, we know that the skill or experience spoken of is moral and directly associated with living in a way that honors and pleases God.  The easiest way to understand wisdom is that it is the Holy Spirit given understanding of how God sees things.  Thus the wise man is the one who lives in light of God, Who He is and What He desires.  The word for fool is “kesil” and it means to be stupid or a dull person.  The fool is stupid because he sets his desires against God and His ways.  He is also dull and stupid when it comes to successfully navigating life itself.  He doesn’t seem to understand how things work – or doesn’t care.  He is unable to discern the good from the bad at all.  The fool is the consummate personal autonomy advocate – thinking that his own personal wants and desires are to reign supreme.  Thus he has little or no ability to figure out what is good in any greater sense than himself. 
 
The other contrast drawn here has to do with how this young man affects the demeanor of his parents.  The wise son is a joy to his father.  We’ve seen how proud a dad can be of his son when he is wise.  That father will talk endlessly about his boy and the good things he is doing.  It is not that the mom does not have joy – but usually her joy becomes something that shines from within.  I love when the gospels speak of how Mary “treasured” all the things she heard and knew about her son, Jesus.  As a dad, you just want the whole world to know about your godly, wise son.  A mom feels the same way – she just expresses it differently. 
 
But the contrast here is the way that the mother’s life is affected when this son becomes foolish in his actions and attitudes.  Over the years of watching my own wife respond to our children – it breaks a mother’s heart when her children begin to adopt foolish ways.  It’s not that it doesn’t affect me as a dad, but I cannot come within miles of the way my wife grieves when her children begin to turn away from the Lord and wise living.  I’ve watched as she is overwhelmed with sadness and begins to turn to prayer on their behalf.  She would write out pages of Scripture that she would then use as she prayed for them.  Her heart would not rest until she knew that they had returned to the Lord and to His ways. 
 
What should we take away from this first proverb of Solomon?  First of all there is a takeaway for parents.  We need to be wise in the way we rear our children.  If we want them to be wise as they grow up – we will need to teach them this wisdom.  That is what the first 9 chapters of Proverbs have already told us.  But there is also something for the son as well.  He is to realize that his actions affect more than himself.  The choices he makes and the directions he takes will have a tremendous affect on his parents.  Therefore he should make them carefully – being aware that wisdom has a blessing not only for him, but also for those who gave their lives to rear him as well.
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How to Get a Delightful Son - Proverbs 29:17

11/26/2012

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Proverbs 29:17  Correct your son and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. 

It is a common error for parents to think that if they discipline their children, they will not like them later in life. This is especially the case when at the time of the discipline the child makes a comment to the effect that they hate you. Another winner at this juncture is when a child announces in overdramatic fashion that you are ruining their life. Let me assure you from having reared 6 children of all personality types - when you discipline them you are not ruining their lives. What you are doing is insuring that at a later date you will find comfort and delight in a child who knows how to control himself and make wise choices.

Correcting your son involves discipline. The word here is "yasar" and it means to discipline, chasten, instruct, teach, and even punish. This process of correction therefore takes into account all the aspects of rearing a child. It means so much more than just spanking or punishing a child when they do wrong. It involves instructing and teaching them even as you chasten and punish them. It is not enough to tell a child something is bad - you have to eventually explain why something is bad or a wrong choice. When you do this, you take the time to encourage them toward godly, right behavior.

When you rear a child in this fashion you will find that your son gives you two wonderful things. First, we are told that he gives us "comfort." The word here means to give someone a sense of rest and repose. It can also mean a rest in the way you feel when you are satisfied with something. A well-disciplined child, although a chore during the process, will give a parent rest as they make godly, wise choices later in life. I know from a little experience and from helping others that when a child makes unwise choices - it can rob you of any sense of rest or relaxation. Some parents seem to spend a majority of their latter years rescuing a child from one disaster after another. That is not rest!

The second blessing that comes to parents who correct their children is delight. The Hebrew word here is "ma'aden" and it means something of beauty or when referring to food, something that tastes wonderful. One of the blessings that I have is that of thoroughly enjoying my children. We have 6 of them - and they are a delight to the soul of their mother and father. When they visit we speak deeply of spiritual things - and we have a blast together - often laughing and enjoying each other's company. That is what is promised here.

Now just a word in closing on this proverb. The delight often comes later in life - because rearing a child is a full contact sport! There were many times when we struggled to know what to do - and how to deal with rebellion in our children. There were times when my wife and I were dropped to our knees in broken-hearted prayer on their behalf. We both know that the reason they are godly today is because of God's grace and mercy - not our wonderful, book worthy parenting. So do not lose heart if at first you read this and wonder about such words as comfort and delight. That comes after you've spent 15-20 years of work together rearing them - praying for them - and often wondering what may become of them. That part is the "correcting" phase. It is not always delightful - but is very useful to God not only to bless your children - but to drop you to your knees for a few times of God's work in you as well.


POSTSCRIPT:  Recently, individuals have quoted articles from this section and stated that we teach child abuse at Calvary Chapel Jonesboro.  To this I feel the need to respond.  First, biblically, we are told that if we have a problem with our brother to go to our brother - not the internet - and confront our brother.  To date, these individuals have yet to contact me to discuss these things.  That should say volumes in itself.  
     Second, we do not teach child abuse at our fellowship.  This blog is an endeavor to teach what is in the Bible for the edification and upbuilding of God's people.  Anyone who has been to our fellowship knows that in our classrooms we administer NO physical discipline.  We correct with words and with "time outs" and eventually with a report to parents.  From our nursery throughout every age group our people are instructed NEVER to administer physical discipline.  We believe this right alone belongs to a parent.  Even then we teach the following about any application of physical discipline.
     Discipline is about the heart of a child.  Physical or corporal punishment is ONLY to be administered in a spirit of love for the child.  Teaching and loving verbal correction is key - as is prayer for the child's eventual salvation in Jesus Christ.  Any physical punishment administered due to anger or rage is out of line and wrong.  The parent is to discipline the child with appropriate discipline - not abuse.  In the end the child should be taught - and in every circumstance hugged, loved, and prayed with after any physical punishment to assure them of our love.  The idea of a "beating" is completely out of step with what the Scriptures are teaching.  Instead the idea of loving discipline is intended.  

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Be Wise - Love Your Mama! Proverbs 15:20

1/31/2012

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A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.   Proverbs 15:20

At first look this proverb might look a little prejudiced, giving dad all the gladness and mom the pleasure of being despised by the foolish son.  Yet the proverb actually reveals some interesting things to us about children and how they affect both parents as they grow older and make choices according to the way that we have taught them. 

One would think this proverb is about parents and their reward for rearing godly children, but it is not.  It is rather a proverb dealing with children - and is a warning to them.  First, we see that a wise son makes his father glad.  When you see a son who is wise, he is going to be the delight of both parents, but especially his dad.  He will speak glowingly of his boy, not because of all his achievements, but rather because he acts with wisdom in all his ways.  You can have a very successful son in the eyes of the world, and still have a child who is a fool.  Many fortunes have been won then lost because a young man is filled with business savvy, but has no wisdom in the way he lives with the riches he amasses.  A wise son, though not rich or wealthy, is such a delight to his father.  He watches his boy make good decisions - to love his wife and his children.  He watches as his boy makes decisions according to the wisdom his father has taught him - both his earthly and heavenly Father that is. 

Our proverb turns to the mother though, and refers to how her foolish son treats her.  The passage says that he despises her.  The word for "despises" is the Hebrew word "bazah" which means to hold in contempt and disdain; to consider worthless or vile.  It is quite a strong word and it indicates a child who is very foolish because he does not appreciate his mother.  He holds her in contempt even though she has loved him  and cared for him.  Many a foolish boy is ashamed of his mother - and cringes when she shows him love openly.  Such a young man will not be blessed in his life, because he disdains one of the choicest servants he will ever know.  In despising his mother like this, he disains his father on earth - her husband, and he disains his Father in heaven - her maker and the One who gave her to him. 

How a child views his mother has much to say about his heart.  The child who is more concerned with looking cool to his friends will treat his mother with contempt and disdain.  He breaks her heart often - even though she continues to serve and love him.  This young man has no humility or gratefulness, which will come back to haunt him later in life.  He spurns her wisdom for the opinions of his foolish friends.  Solomon's son did this with his father's advisors and watched his kingdom split as a result. 

Oh, young man - and honestly, even older men.  Treasure the mother that God gave you as one of His choicest gifts.  Openly acknowledge her to others and praise her before your friends.  I often tell people that when a young man courts your daughter, pay close attention to how he treats his mother.  You are watching in that how he will one day treat your daughter.  When a man cannot love and honor and treasure his mom, you are looking at a fool.  That fool will not prosper in ways that matter for eternity - you can bank on the Word of God that this will be true.  Therefore fathers, teach your sons by your actions and attitudes to honor their mothers - to thank them for all that they have done for them.  Teach them that this is practice for having a prosperous and delightful marriage.  If they cannot treasure the woman who they can see - how will they be ready to treasure one they have not seen yet?

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Work Ethic - Both Physical and Spiritual - Proverbs 10:5

5/10/2010

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He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. Proverbs 10:5

Something that used to be said often was that the protestants in Christianity had a strong work ethic.  In fact, this was known as the protestant work ethic.  The place where such a strong motivation and exhortation to work was learned was from the Scriptures.  Here we see one of those passages that encouraged and exhorted people to work hard. 

Work existed before the fall.  It is a godly thing to work - and the very first work was tending a garden.  Thus in Israel's agrarian world the idea of working in the fields, planting and harvesting crops was something that was valued highly.  The son who gathered in summer, when the crops were ripened, was a son who acted wisely.  He knew when hard work was required - and when it would yield great benefits.  This is another area where work ethic is important to us.  We work hard because we gain from the work that we do.  The Lord encouraged a system where hard work by the individual and the family yielded gain and blessing to those individuals and families who worked hard.  Only in extreme situations did the Lord have men live in a way that they worked so that they could equally share things.  Too many look at the early days of the church and deduce that God wants us to live in a commune - or in some kind of socialist utopia.  There is far more Scripture that tells us that we are rewarded individually for working hard.  Socialism and Communism eventually break down into those who work hard - and others who benefit by taking what those who work hard produce.  Thus these systems promote laziness and a lack of a work ethic.  It is only when a man can personally benefit from his own hard labor that work will be encouraged throughout society.  And . . . it is only when a lack of work results in shame, disgrace, and poverty that work will be respected and embraced by all in society.  This is what the second half of our proverb today encourages.  The son who sleeps in the harvest is one who acts shamefully.  Shame will come upon him when he has nothing to show for his laziness and slothful attitude and actions. 

There is also a spiritual application to this passage that we should not miss - because the whole idea of gathering and harvesting are terms that God uses in reference to the work of evangelism that should be taking place in the life of a New Testament believer.  The son who gathers as the Spirit of God is working is a wise son.  He recognizes that the gospel must be planted and watered in the lives of those who need to know Christ.  There is also a time to gather - as God brings a harvest in accordance with our diligence to share Christ with others.  But the son who sleeps spiritually - who is too busy loving the world and the things of the world - is indeed a shameful son.  He does not see that we only have a very limited amount of time to share the gospel in this life - and therefore wastes that time in foolish pursuits. 

God expects us to work - and to work hard.  He wants us to work so that we can provide for ourselves and our families.  He wants us to work so that the gospel can touch each and every generation.  And just as important . . . He wants us to teach our sons and our daughters to also enter into work - the work of provision as well as the work of eternity.
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