Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 17:6

Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 17:6

From A Moment of Hope by David and Marilynn Chadwick with Jenn Houston

April 23, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

David Chadwick discusses the insights from Proverbs 17:6 regarding the significance of grandchildren and the role of fathers in family unity.

by David Chadwick "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers." Proverbs 17:6 Grandchildren are the crown of those in old age. And the glory of children is their fathers. This proverb has two great insights. Let's take a look at them together. First, grandkids are a crown for faithful parents. Marilynn and I now have 12 grandchildren. Yet we vividly remember the years when we were told by doctors that we would never have children. From a barren womb came three children and now 12 grandchildren. In the midst of our brokenness, God was faithful. Now to have 12 grandkids is like wearing a crown! A "well done" from the Lord and a display of his faithfulness in our lives. Our grandchildren make us feel like royalty! And help us see why we were placed on this planet. Second, this proverb states the importance of a father's relationships with his kids. Dads aren't add-ons to God's plan for the world. They are not superfluous. They are a crucial and integral part of family unity and God's original intent. In fact, I've often stated through the years that I can't think of one time where I have met a dysfunctional adult who had a great, present, and…

People in this episode

Host: David Chadwick

Topics covered

  • proverbs
  • grandchildren
  • fatherhood
  • faithfulness
  • family unity

Keywords

  • Proverbs 17:6
  • grandchildren
  • fatherhood
  • faithfulness
  • family

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