What is the meaning of Proverbs 19:26? He Who Assaults His Father To “assault” a father is to raise a hand—or even a violent tongue—against the one God has set in authority for our good. Exodus 21:15 warns, “Whoever strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death,” while Proverbs 20:20 adds, “Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp shall be extinguished in deepest darkness”. The Lord takes any form of aggression toward parents as rebellion against His own command in the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12). Key take-aways: • Physical or verbal violence toward a parent is never dismissed as a mere family squabble; it is a direct violation of the moral order God established. • The gravity of such sin invites divine judgment, not just familial fallout. Or Evicts His Mother “Evicts” pictures forcing a mother from the home or cutting her off in cold indifference. Proverbs 15:20 notes, “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother”. First Timothy 5:8 echoes the same responsibility: “If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever”. Consider: • Neglect that pushes a mother into insecurity or homelessness is as sinful as outright violence. • God’s design includes adult children honoring and supporting aging parents (see also John 19:26-27, where Jesus ensures care for His mother). Is a Son Solomon still calls this offender “a son,” underlining family bond and accountability. Even the prodigal in Luke 15:24 is remembered by the father as “my son,” though estranged. Deuteronomy 21:18-21 describes the “stubborn and rebellious son” who refuses correction; identity does not shield from consequences. Observations: • Being “family” heightens, not lessens, responsibility before God. • Sonship is no excuse; it should inspire gratitude and obedience. Who Brings Shame and Disgrace The outcome is two-fold: public shame and deep disgrace upon himself and his family. Proverbs 17:25 mourns, “A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him”. Romans 1:30 lists “disobedient to parents” among marks of godlessness, and 2 Timothy 3:1-2 forecasts the same for the last days. Implications: • Personal sin cannot be quarantined; it stains the family name and mocks God’s wisdom. • Shame here points to social reproach, while disgrace hints at lasting dishonor before the Lord. summary Proverbs 19:26 paints a stark, literal picture: a child who attacks or casts off his parents forfeits honor and heaps shame upon all involved. God commands children to cherish father and mother, protect them, and uphold family integrity. Violate that order, and the result is public humiliation and divine disapproval. Wise sons and daughters therefore treat parents with reverence, care, and gratitude, choosing blessing over disgrace. |
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