SEVEN INDICATORS OF A PERSON WHO WAS POORLY RAISED.

 

Your family shall not fall apart but shall wax strong in love and overwhelming peace because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good+Life Devotional;
SEVEN INDICATORS OF A PERSON WHO WAS POORLY RAISED.
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
   The African model for child upbringing involved a community being part of the parenting process ,  Community values where passed on from generation to generation through constant reminders by the adults in the community. An adult was assigned to you to educate you on survival skills  which includes, respect for elders , food growing  security, relationships , business and medicine using natural resources.
  The massive movement of people from the villages to the city as a result of bad governance has resulted in the corrosion of these values . They have been replaced with man-made religion which does more harm than good to society.
Adonijah and Absalom, two sons of King David, provide clear examples of signs indicating poor upbringing. Their lives, as detailed in the Bible, offer valuable lessons.

1. **Lack of Respect for Authority**: Both Adonijah and Absalom displayed disrespect for authority. Adonijah attempted to usurp David’s throne without his father's consent (1 Kings 1:5). Similarly, Absalom led a rebellion against David (2 Samuel 15:10-12). These acts illustrate a disregard for parental authority and God's anointed leadership.

2. **Self-Centered Ambition**: Adonijah's and Absalom’s actions were driven by selfish ambitions. Adonijah proclaimed himself king (1 Kings 1:5), while Absalom sought the throne by manipulating public opinion (2 Samuel 15:6). Their ambitions lacked consideration for others, a sign of poor moral guidance.

3. **Rebellious Behavior**: Rebellion is a hallmark of poor upbringing. Absalom’s rebellion was marked by violence and conspiracy (2 Samuel 15-18). This echoes Proverbs 22:6, which underscores the importance of guiding a child properly so they do not stray in adulthood.

4. **Disregard for Justice**: Absalom’s killing of Amnon to avenge Tamar (2 Samuel 13:28-29) and his subsequent actions showed a personal vendetta rather than a pursuit of justice. This indicates a failure to instill proper ethical values.

5. **Manipulative Nature**: Both sons manipulated others for their gain. Absalom won people’s hearts deceitfully (2 Samuel 15:2-6), showing a lack of integrity, which is a reflection of poor moral education.

6. **Pride and Arrogance**: Adonijah's presumption to declare himself king without consultation (1 Kings 1:5-10) and Absalom’s vanity, symbolized by his hair (2 Samuel 14:25-26), exhibit arrogance, contrary to the humility taught in Proverbs 16:18.

7. **Impulsiveness**: Their impulsive actions, like Absalom’s rush to rebellion and Adonijah’s premature claim to the throne, show a lack of discipline and forethought, reflecting poor parental guidance.

The narratives of Adonijah and Absalom demonstrate the profound impact of parental upbringing on a child's character and actions.
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to save failing families.
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