Daily Devotionals for December 2, 2025
Proverbs: God’s Wisdom for Daily Living
Daily Devotionals for December 2, 2025
Proverbs: God’s Wisdom for Daily Living
Devotional Scripture:
Proverbs 29:15-17 (KJV):
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:15-17 (AMP):
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the (uncompromisingly) righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.
Thought for the Day
Verses 15 and 17 - The theme of correcting children is addressed many times in Proverbs. This indicates how important it is to discipline our children. As we have seen in several other studies, it is necessary that we do several things if we desire our children to bring us delight and not shame.
First, we need to realize that correction is an integral part of raising a child in God’s ways. It is not an option if we desire to have joy and not shame from our children. Second, we must administer correction with the rod (spanking). Young children need the discipline of spanking from time to time, though it must never be administered in anger, which can lead to abuse. Instruction is necessary before and after spanking, for a child always needs to be told very clearly what he did wrong. Third, we must continue to correct our children by reproof. As a child, the rod is used less and reproof is used more. Even as young adults, our children need the correction of reproof from time to time. This prepares them to receive the reproof and correction of the Lord.
Verse 16 - We have looked at several proverbs that speak of the dreadful impact that wicked leaders have upon a nation. This proverb reminds us that regardless of how much wickedness may increase in these last days, Christ will one day return and we, together with all the righteous by faith from all the ages, shall see the fall of the wicked. The Bible tells us in many places that the Lord will remove the wicked from the earth when He establishes His righteous reign. “For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it” (Proverbs 2:21-22).
Prayer Devotional for the Day
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your blessing of children. Lord, help all Christian parents to heed the Bible’s instructions for rearing their children. Father, there are many different voices in the world telling us how to do things; however, we want to know what the Bible says about child rearing. Lord, since You created us, then surely Your advice would be the best advice to follow, as You know how to do all things in perfection. Give us divine wisdom in the area of child rearing and give us grace to spank our children when they need that discipline. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Summary – Daily Devotionals for December 2, 2025
Proverbs 29:15–17 teaches that loving correction is essential for raising children who bring joy rather than shame. The passage emphasizes that discipline—whether through firm guidance, clear instruction, or appropriate correction—is a necessary part of helping children grow in wisdom. As children mature, verbal reproof becomes more important than physical discipline, preparing them to receive the Lord’s correction throughout life.
Verse 16 shifts the focus to society at large, reminding us that when wickedness increases, so does wrongdoing. Yet God assures the righteous that evil will not prevail forever. One day, Christ will return, and the faithful will witness the fall of the wicked and the establishment of His righteous rule.
The devotional prayer asks God for wisdom for parents, trusting that His guidance is the best foundation for raising children in truth and love.
Elder Steven Parker Miller
Founder and Administrator of Gatekeeper-Watchman
Monday, December 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Founder of Gatekeeper-Watchman International Groups.
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