Parenting can be a challenge. There are so many conflicting views on parenting that it can be difficult to decide what goals to aim for and which strategy to choose. Fortunately, the Bible gives some specific directions on how to raise children, as well as what to teach them.
The Bible teaches us that children are to be valued and loved. In order to express that value, children should be brought up in an atmosphere of love and kindness. Children also need to learn how life really works. They learn this best when truth is modeled and spoken within the context of daily life (Ephesians 5:15).
The Bible teaches us that children are to be valued and loved. In order to express that value, children should be brought up in an atmosphere of love and kindness. Children also need to learn how life really works. They learn this best when truth is modeled and spoken within the context of daily life (Ephesians 5:15).
A CHILD NEEDS TO LEARN:
- Authority: how to follow it rightly and exercise it rightly.
- Relationships: how to treat people rightly, be a team player, discern the hearts of people, build positive relationships, and guard against destructive ones.
- Decision Making: how to build confidence and ability in making good decisions.
- Words: how to use words rightly.
- Work: how to develop good work patterns, especially diligence.
- Money: how to use money wisely and desire to earn it honestly.
- Calamity: how to respond when unexpected trouble suddenly erupts.
- Values: how to distinguish right from wrong, and develop a high personal value for doing right.
TO THRIVE IN PARENTING:
PRAY for wisdom from God.
GET TO KNOW your child.
Keep on WINNING HIS/HER HEART.
Strive to TEACH HIM/HER the Scriptures in such a way that he/she increasingly learns how to live life in a way that honors God.
GET TO KNOW your child.
Keep on WINNING HIS/HER HEART.
Strive to TEACH HIM/HER the Scriptures in such a way that he/she increasingly learns how to live life in a way that honors God.
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