1 Samuel Chps 20-22
Clearly, Saul's sin of jealousy and rage is destructive as he strikes down even men of God and their entire families:
18 The king then ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests.” So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck them down. That day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. 19 He also put to the sword Nob, the town of the priests, with its men and women, its children and infants, and its cattle, donkeys and sheep.
Yet even words themselves can be equally as destructive. I know for myself as I am harsh with my own son Zach and even with my own wife Lisa. Although I have heard God's words here - I have not yet fully taken them to heart.
4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4).
My Prayer: Lord, you have shown me mercy with my sin and you continue to do so - thank you God for your love, compassion, forgiveness and mercy. Your love abounds! Help me Lord avoid sin with my children - help me not exasperate my children and family with my sharp rebukes. Help me Lord. Help me point them to you and help me show them your love through me.
