16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. Proverbs 29:16-18
In my business, I see young adults every day and when interacting or watching these 18-20 year olds, I can tell whose parents did a job raising them and were involved in their lives appropriately. I also can easily pick out those young adults who might not have had a positive influence to help them grow, or ones that didn't allow them to grow because of their hovering. It may be something as simple as holding a door open for someone, saying thank you, picking up something that has fallen on the ground, or solving a situation without parental involvement fixing it for them. When I see things like this, I can see how the wicked thrive in our society, because we are beginning to ignore what it means to be disciplined and trained in how to interact with others once we become adults. I know that I am in no way a perfect parent, but I do know I worked hard to raise children with my wife that could make decisions on their own and be disciplined in their lives. I know that we cannot fix other people's kids, but we can influence those around us and be a blessing to those who might not know how to handle things. I know God has outlined what it means to be people of influence and all we have to do is listen to His word. Take a moment to see how you can impact those who might not have all the tools it takes to be a productive member of our society.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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