1. Training Children in the Lord’s Way
God has given children to parents to train in His way. Parents need to keep their motivation and objective in full view.
Psalm 127

2. Motivation for Training Children
God requires it (Ephesians 6:4; Matt. 18:5-6)
Love demands it (Proverbs 3:11-12)
Children reflect on their parents (Proverbs 28:7; 19:13, 26)
Children can bring delight or grief to parents (Proverbs 10:1; 15:20; 23:15-16, 24; 17:21, 25; 27:11)

3. The Goal of Training Children
To train a child in the Lord’s way (Prov. 22:6; Genesis 18:19; Ephesians 6:4)
To raise a child who is Christ-like (Luke 2:52)
In wisdom (Proverbs 1:4; 29:15)
In stature (1 Timothy 5:8; 4:8; 1 Cor. 6:9-10)
In favor with God (Matthew 19:14; Prov. 12:2)
In favor with man (1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 22:24-25; 17:17; 18:24)