Proverbs 4: Reflections 

The Proverbs author is reflecting on his son’s life as a child. He begins: “When I was a son to my father, a tender, only child before my mother, he taught me, and he said to me:” Sometimes when our children ask us about our life as a child as they are, they are not really interested and scoff. They say, oh, Dad, you already told me this time and time. Be assured you can rehearse these words as they are the wise counsel for each child over and over again.  This is probably why Solomon wrote this and preserved it for generations to come.  

Solomon’s wise counsel: Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! 
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. And again, Solomon said: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.  

Today, if you are still in parenting mode, and that never really ends, consider these words of wisdom to share. And Solomon added one more reason; The years of your life will be many. Today consider this passage as wise counsel for you as a parent and you children.