Wisdom from a Father

Pass It On

As Father’s Day approaches, we have the opportunity to say “Thanks” to our dads or to remember them. However, some people may have mixed feelings about their own dads, who may or may not have taught them valuable life-lessons (in the right way).

We’ve all learned some life-lessons one way or another, but wouldn’t it be the optimal situation to have a loving, trusted person takes the time to teach you? In Proverbs 4, one father spends time imparting wisdom to his sons – wisdom that his own father passed along to him at a young age.

Proverbs 4:1-7
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
3 When I was a boy in my father’s house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4 he taught me and said, “Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding.

Who Passes Wisdom on to You?

Interesting that this proverb is about a father teaching his sons, but this lesson is also what God wants to tell all of His children too – all of us! We all desperately need people in our lives to teach us and pass along their “sound learning” and wisdom.

Think about this question – Who has been like a father to you in your life?
Take the Father’s Day opportunity to send them a note or give them a call. Maybe it is your dad, grandfather, ministry leader, brother, or friend.

Let them know how much their influence has improved your life. Then, take those lessons you learned one step further – Teach the next generation. In the true spirit of Father’s Day, let’s all keep the cycle of wisdom going in our world.
Thank you.

Krista Dunk, Co-Founder
Koinonia Business Women
“Building & Empowering Today’s Christian Businesswomen”