1 There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of perfect integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters. 3 His estate included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man among all the people of the east. 4 His sons used to have banquets, each at his house in turn. They would send an invitation to their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 Whenever a round of banqueting was over, Job would send [for his children] and purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought: Perhaps my children have sinned, having cursed God in their hearts. This was Job’s regular practice.
Job 1:1-5 (HCSB)
Job was ...
a "man of perfect integrity"
... "feared God"
... "turned away from evil."
... "greatest man among all the people of the east."
The Bible then goes on to share about his compassionate concern for the purity of his family. Of all the illustrations that could be shared, the Bible shares how he cared for and discipled his children.
The evidence the Bible gives for his uprightness is how he dealt with his children.
the reminder for me is this...
If you want to be a man of integrity who fears God and turns away from evil, disciple your kids.
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