Read Judges 6:15 – But Lord,” Gideon asked, “how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family."
When Gideon said he was the least in his father’s house and that his father was among the poorest in Manasseh, he was expressing genuine humility. There are moments that call for bold and brash statements. There are also times when an expression of humility is required. Dads should teach their children how to be humble. There are times we all should bow and give reverence to others. Conversely, a child should never be humbled through humiliation. Humility is a godly attribute but humiliation is unkind and unwholesome. Scriptures say that God will lift the humble, and a child should be taught that truth. But to humiliate a child is to cripple him for life. Strong children come from dads who instill pride and strength with humility.
– David Raley serves as the Field Representative for Light for the Lost.
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