Matthew 7:9-11 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?… Our Lord refers here to the disposition of the father rather than to his discernment, his willingness more than his wisdom. The impulse of affection not always wise. What are the gifts we owe to our children? 1. First among them is a careful training in obedience. 2. Another gift we owe our children is a careful training in the unselfish virtues. 3. Another gift we owe our children is a high and worthy ideal. 4. Another good gift we may impart to our children is education. 5. Finally, a good gift wherewith you may enrich your children is your confidence. (W. Gladden, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?WEB: Or who is there among you, who, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? |
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