The other day two of my boys were fussing at each other.  I know its hard to believe that my sweet adorable angels would ever argue, but it does happen occassionally here at our house.   Anyway, the 10 year old was kind of mocking the 13 year old.  I wasn't really paying attention, preferring instead that they work it out on their own. 

Then I hear my older son say, "Do you know what Proverbs 19:25 says?  Because if you did, you wouldn't be acting this way." 

I'm all for using Scripture in our everyday issues, but I wanted my older son to realize that the Scripture applies to him also.  You see, I thought he was quoting Proverbs 21:23, which we loosely translate "Keep your mouth shut and you'll stay out of trouble."   So I say, "Instead of just quoting Scripture, you should put it into action." 

The next thing I know, the 13 yo slapped the 10 yo!  

"What are you doing?"  I asked.   "Puting action to the Word."  He says.  In the meantime, my 10 is crying.  I get him settled down and sent him off and turn my attention to the older boy. 

"Can you quote the Scripture to me?" I ask. 

"Sure, Mom.  It says, ' Strike a mocker and he will learn a lesson, but correct one who is wise and he will gain knowledge.'  And Mom, you're the one who said I should put it into action."  LOL! 

We had a great conversation about what God probably ment in that verse, and it was not that you can hit your brother whenever he mocks you. 

So, what did Mom learn?  Mom learned that her children are growing up and learning many things, including God's Word, on their own.  Mom learned to not assume she knows what a child is thinking.  Mom learned that God wants to teach her so much through her children.  What great lessons...