Raising Children God's Way: (1) The Parent’s First Responsibility
Lesson 1 of 4: audio and written syllabus included. Session 1: The Parent’s First Responsibility Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Where to Begin God’s instruction to parents does not begin with what to do; rather it begins with what not to do. The first requirement for parents is “provoke not your children to wrath.” Colossians 3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. God’s instruction to parents begins with what not to do; so, obviously there is a wrong way to do this. A So Called “Enlightened Approach” The modern wisdom of this world misrepresents, abandons, and condemns God’s loving method for raising children. Increasingly, the belief that an adult should control a child is in itself considered wrong, as well as all practices that attempt that end. Child Neglect Faced with the uncontrolled and destructive behaviors of their children, and feeling inadequate and unequipped for the role, parents increasingly abdicate the real responsibility of parenting to teachers, child psychologists, governmental agencies, and other designated experts in the field of child development. However, God did not give that responsibility to those people. He gave it to parents. And it is a responsibility that no parent should ever neglect. Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” As believers we need to realize just how vital our responsibility to train our children is. It is more than just their academic education, or even their physical health; it is their eternal life that may be affected. The Image of Abuse For the majority of people in our society today, spanking is synonymous with child abuse. Who can blame them? They have repeatedly been shown the image of the parent who is totally out of control; enraged, screaming and beating the living daylights out of their chil
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of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Remember, God is your partner when it comes to raising children. Without his help, our labor is in vain. He has given us children as a reward. Whether you are looking forward to being a parent someday, or you already are one, or just concerned about helping others; God’s Word has the answers. 9 Raising Children God’s Way Session 4: Practical Keys Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he