Family Values
[11] “There are those who curse their fathers
and do not bless their mothers;
[12] those who are pure in their own eyes
and yet are not cleansed of their filth;
[13] those whose eyes are ever so haughty,
whose glances are so disdainful;
[14] those whose teeth are swords
and whose jaws are set with knives
to devour the poor from the earth
and the needy from among mankind.
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[10] Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.
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[52] He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, because he followed the ways of his father and mother and of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin.
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[6] Our parents were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the Lord our God and forsook him. They turned their faces away from the Lord’s dwelling place and turned their backs on him.
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[7] A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
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[25] May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!
[26] My son, give me your heart
and let your eyes delight in my ways,
[27] for an adulterous woman is a deep pit,
and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
[28] Like a bandit she lies in wait
and multiplies the unfaithful among men.
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[24] Whoever robs their father or mother
and says, “It’s not wrong,”
is partner to one who destroys.
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[3] A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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Important read: Why we should respect our Elders
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.
