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The Role of Parents, Part 3 Proverbs on Parenting We all need to know what the Lord wants taught to children for everyone has an effect upon them Parents are responsible for the rearing of their children. Each person bears their own sins. The solution to guilt is repentance, confession & forgiveness

The Role of Parents, Part 3 Proverbs on Parenting God requires children to obey, so the parents must also require it Parents are to avoid provoking their children to anger or exasperating them causing them to lose heart Avoid abuse, inconsistency, selfishness, favoritism, excessive expectations & manipulation

The Role of Parents, Part 3 Proverbs on Parenting Parents are to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Deut. 6:4-9. Love God and diligently teach the children the Lord’s commandments in all situations Use Scripture to teach, reprove, correct and instruct them how to live godly lives

The Goal It is up to God to save your children, you can only the foundation for the Holy Spirit to use. Teach them all about God, His character, work and commands while modeling supreme love for Him Raise your children to become wise adults - Proverbs 1:2-6

Wisdom, Its Origins & Attainment Wisdom is the ability to skillfully apply knowledge – to fulfill the purpose and meaning in life 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. The contrast between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom Your goal will determine which wisdom you will use in raising your children

Wisdom, Its Origins & Attainment The origin of wisdom is the fear of the Lord - Proverbs 9:10; 1:7b; 15:33; 16:6; 8:13; 10:27; 14:26 Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom is attained by seeking it, but it shouts to the naive to be found (1:20; 8:1; 9:3)

Childishness, Foolishness and Correction Childishness is inability due to ignorance and lack of physical ability. Teach and warn as well as encourage and help them gain the knowledge, strength and skills needed

Childishness, Foolishness and Correction Foolishness is rebellion in the heart resulting in rejection of instructions and warnings. The consequences for foolishness will include correction and some form of punishment.

Childishness, Foolishness and Correction Young children need to have their behavior brought into obedience by verbal & physical correction Physical chastening is godly wisdom - Proverbs 22:15; 13:24; 19:18; 20:20; 30:17, etc.

Childishness, Foolishness and Correction Never discipline in anger (James 1:19). It must be related to and appropriate to the child & the offense Chastisement is to cause pain to deter the behavior, but it is not to physically damage the child.

Childishness, Foolishness and Correction Proverbs 29:15 - correction is both verbal and physical so that both behavior and the heart are trained The type of correction changes as the child gets older.

Childishness, Foolishness and Correction Discipline includes correction, but most of it should be positive instruction, reinforcement & warnings Behavior under control by 5 or 6; self governed by 12 or 13; adult responsibilities by late teens

Proverbs on God You can trust Him (Proverbs 3:5-8, 29:25, 18:10) He is in control (Proverbs 16:9, 33; 21:1) He cares for the righteous (Proverbs 10:3, 29-30, 15:29) He knows your heart (Proverbs 15:3; 17:3; 21:2)

Proverbs on God His desire (Proverbs 21:3) He especially hates some things (Proverbs 6:16-19; 16:5) His discipline is a good thing (Proverbs 3:11-12)

Proverbs on the Family Raise them to be wise women and men (Proverbs 31:10-30; 18:22; 20:7) Warn them about foolish men and women (Proverbs 14:1; 12:4; 21:9; 12:15; 14:17; 19:3; 29:11; 21:20) Wise children are a blessing, foolish ones are not (Proverbs 10:1; 13:1; 17:25)

Proverbs on Friends & Neighbors Characteristics of true friends (Proverbs 17:17; 27:6, 14, 17, 29:5) Treat your neighbors well (Proverbs 12:26; 25:17-18; 26:18-19)

Proverbs on The Tongue Use it properly (Proverbs 21:23; 18:10; 10:31-32; 15:2; 20:19; 17:4; 18:21)

Proverbs on Wealth Its origin, value and use (Proverbs 3:9- 10; 10:22; 13:22; 15:16) Warnings about pursing it (Proverbs 23:4-5; 28:22; 13:11; 24:33-34

Conclusions Teach your children from Proverbs Teach them to obey & have proper respect for the Lord, you and other authorities Teach them to respect others and their property for they are precious to the Lord

Conclusions Teach them to respect nature for God created it and will hold them accountable for its use Love God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself

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