The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 23:24 ESV"The father of a fool..." That is the theme of a number of verses in Proverbs. But there are the occasional bright spots, like this verse. Having a son who acts wisely. There is something especially encouraging and hopeful when you can step back and see your son respond to life's challenges with character - making decisions and taking actions that you wonder if you even would have done in the same situation. It gives joy and purpose to the daily grind of life. Take heart, fathers; your prayers, blood sweat and tears are not always in vain. Not all the seeds you plant will grow or produce, but when they do, it can be a beautiful thing.
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