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25 April 2010 |

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The harvest is a product of the seed;Â an outcome of whatÂ was sowed.

AnÂ adult isÂ the offshoot of the child; a reflection of what was instilled

HeÂ can onlyÂ give whatÂ he has;Â therefore:

Bring up a child with mockery; and you find an adult who is timid

Bring up a child with deprivation; and you find an adult who is insecure

Bring up a child with abuse; and youÂ find an adult who is bitter and hate

Bring up a child with vilification; and you find an adult who despise

Bring up a child with reproach; and you find an adult who feel guilty

Bring up a childÂ with correction; and you find an adultÂ exuding moral values

Bring up a child with physical force; and you find an adult who is aggressive

Bring up a child with care; and you find an adult whoÂ has aÂ sense of self-worth

Bring up a child in disobedience; and you find an adult who isÂ at odds with ethics

Bring up a child with encouragement; and you find an adult who is inspired

Bring up a child with thoughtfulness; and you find an adult who is considerate

Bring up a child with commendation; and you find an adult who is thankful

Bring up a child with moderation; and you find an adult who is humble

Bring up a child with fairness; and you find an adult who project justice

Bring up a child with commitment; and you find an adult who trust

Bring up a child with recognition; and you find an adult who hasÂ self-esteem

Bring up a child with affection; and you find an adult who love

Bring up a child with â€˜givingâ€™; and you find an adult who is kind and share

Bring up a child with thanksgiving; and you find an adult who show gratitude

Bring up a childÂ with the fearÂ of God; and you find an adult whoÂ has wisdom

Bring up a child in the way of the Lord; and you find an adultÂ attached to the

â€˜true vineâ€™ (John 15: 1-8)

Find an adult clinging to the ‘true vine’; and you will see a new creature (2 Cor. 5:17).

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â – Jolomi O. Awani (16-04-2010)