S – The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! 

Proverbs 20:7 ESV

O – Commentary:

Usually a righteous man, a person who consistently behaves aright and is blameless (morally whole; cf. 2:7; 10:9), has children who are blessed. His children, seeing his example of integrity, are encouraged to be the same kind of people.

Sid S. Buzzell, “Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 948.

A – Proverbs has such a practical application.  When we choose to pursue character, integrity and authenticity, it has a dramatic effect on our lives…and those who see us live it out.  They want to pursue it too.  What a great promise for us that our children will receive the benefits of our pursuits.

R – Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the blessings you give us each day.  Help us to have the same heart to pursue integrity, honesty and character in our own lives.  As you model it for us, we want to do that for our children and families as well.