Kerry Beck's Blog

As a continuation to the story above, I’d like to make a few notes about the next king, Ahaziah.  Ahaziah was Jehoram’s youngest son.  He became king because his older brothers had been killed.  At the beginning of his story, we read:

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother advised him to do wickedly.  2 Chronicles 22:3

Once again we see the influence of women upon men.  This time, it is a mother’s influence on her son.  And it is NOT good.  Ahab only reigns 1 year and is killed after an ambush that the Lord sets up.

Although this story shows the negative impact of moms on their sons, you can have a positive impact on your son.  Guide him to be a strong man of God.  How do you do this?

The first thing that comes to mind is do not baby him.  Actually that’s a joke around our house.  “Hunter gets anything he wants from mom.”  I’ve had to take a step back and see how much truth is in that statement.  I have to admit that I probably give in to my son on occasion.  But through his teenage years, I’ve tried to demand more of him.  I’ve also seen the importance of a young man being under the direction of godly men.  The past 2 years, three of Hunter’s teachers were men who loved the Lord.  Men who desired to teach from a Biblical perspective, but also shape their students into godly men.  He also plays sports and learns to be tough despite difficult circumstances.

What I’m trying to say is there is a time & place that our sons need to fly from mom’s nest and grow up.  Are you allowing your son to become strong, courageous young men who can eventually protect and provide for their family?  Or, are you “babying” them so they never grow up?

Unfortunately in the homeschool arena, there are too many young men who are not growing up.  It may sound rough, but they are wimps.  What kind of young man is your son growing into?