Proverbs 30:11

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about children and their parents:

Proverbs 30:11 (NASV)

There is a kind of man who curses his father

And does not bless his mother.

Proverbs 30:11 (ESV)

There are those who curse their fathers

and do not bless their mothers.

Isn't it sad that this proverb is true?   It is true, of course, because God said it in His Word.  However, we all know it is true because we see it ever day.  We experience it every day.   We see small children practicing this behavior.   In department stores we have seen a child curse his/her father and refuse to obey.  The fact that it is true shows the depravity of man and the need for grace and a savior.   Solomon is pointing out something that was true in "his day."   This was 900ish B.C.!   What does that say about today's teenager or young adult or adult child.   We have so many young people who show little or no respect and regard for parents and adults.   We really need God's grace.  Rebellion is a sin of the heart and a sin of pride.  God hates rebellion.   We should be praying for our children and grandchildren that the spirit of disrespect and rebellion.   God is the only solution to keep us from the "kind of man who cures his father and does not bless his mother."   I am sure there are those parents who "don't deserve" respect.    But God does not give us the option to be selective in our respect.  He didn't say "honor your father and mother" IF they deserve it.   If a parent is abusive, a child should not be in the home.    But, there is a way to show protection and respect at the same time.    There are plenty of parents who deserve "cursing."   However, we are not the one who is to curse them.  We are to let God do that.  We are to simply honor.