Proverbs 20:20 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.” (Proverbs 20:20 NKJV)

Such a scary warning about something seemed trivial that some children just casually do. Many young people have been captive of the world's notion that embracing rebellion against parents is acceptable millennial attitude. They behave as if they evolve from something, forgetting the truth that they have been fearfully and wonderfully formed by God from nothing in their mother's womb (Psalm 139:14). They act amnesiac of being cared for and nurtured to become who they are - a precious child loved by God and by the parents who raised them.

This passage is addressed to them - rebellious kids, and a warning to all. Cursing those who love you has dreadful consequences. It snuffs off the light of one’s life to end up groping in the dark. But, thankfully, we all have a choice to walk in the light by His grace through faith in Jesus. He is the light of the world. He gives life to all - abundantly! If only we hear, we listen and abide in His Words that "life may go well with us." Yes, that's long life, not death! In fact, He gives our spirit life in the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross (1 Peter 3:18).

Hence, through Apostle Paul, God further reminds with this instruction - “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”” (Ephesians 6:1-3 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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