The rewards and punishments for lifestyle choices are clearly seen in God’s dealings with the kings of Judah and Israel. Good kings who kept God’s ways were spared the devastation dealt out to the rebellious ones. Of note is the way God would transfer these consequences to a man’s descendants.

Paul recognized the godliness of Timothy’s predecessors and identified the residual blessing incurred by the young leader.

Our children are affected by our lifestyle choices.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we hereby receive the grace You dispense to us to live lives that please You. We ask Your richest blessing upon our children and grandchildren.

READ: 1 Kings 14-16