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2. Principles of Parenting, Part 1 Selected Proverbs
God’s mandate to man: subdue and rule over the earth - Genesis 1:26-30
God fashioned the woman to be man’s helpmeet in fulfilling God’s commands to man - Gen. 2
Men & women have equal standing before God, but have different characteristics and roles

3. Principles of Parenting, Part 1 Selected Proverbs
The many expressions of foolishness are usually founded upon selfishness, pride & wickedness
Repentance, humility and unselfishness are three key solutions to most foolishness

4. Responsibility
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Parents are responsible to love God and teach their children about Him & His laws
Proverbs 1:8 - both father and mother are responsible for rearing the children

5. Keeping Family Priorities
A successful family begins with a marriage that strives to fulfill God’s purposes
You cannot be a better father or mother than you are a husband or wife
You must be a godly example to your children even in a difficult or failing marriage

6. Keeping Family Priorities
Concentrating on your parental role to the neglect of your spouse is foolishness that tears a home down
Men, find ways to rescue your wife from “mommy mode” –
Do not neglect your marriage or let her do so

7. Keeping Family Priorities
Get over the idea that only you can care for your children
Do not treat your husband like another child in the home - respect him as God commands
Your husband is ultimately responsible for the children, so talk, listen, and follow
Learn to encourage your husband in his role - especially if he tends to be passive

8. Keeping Family Priorities
Keep the proper priorities so that your children are blessing and not a curse to you and others

9. Which Wisdom?
All good parents want to raise wise and responsible children, but what kind of wisdom?
Godly wisdom is a blessing to all, but worldly wisdom brings a heap of trouble
James 3: Contrasting consequences of earthly wisdom and the wisdom from above

10. Which Wisdom?
The worldly wise are blinded to the truth and think their foolishness is superior - 1 Cor. 1:19-25
The worldly wise may be intelligent with advance degrees, but they are dangerous scoffers - Ps. 1

11. Which Wisdom?
The influence of the worldly wise has been destructive to the family and to all of society
The Lord’s people must have godly goals lest they get swallowed up by the ungodly culture

12. Goals
The greatest desire of Christian parents is that their children will be genuine Christians
You cannot save your children, but you can lay the foundation for the Holy Spirit’s work
Diligently pray for your children, teach them about God and how to follow His commands

13. Goals
The successful Christian parent must first love the Lord with all their heart, soul and might
Do not allow your parenting practices to cause you to neglect your personal walk with God
Diligently teach your children about God and His commands in all the various situations of life - Dt. 6:7

14. Goals
Think about and plan activities so that you are proactive and not just reactive to what happens
The first element of foolishness in Christian parenting is having the wrong primary goal

15. Teaching about God from Proverbs
The Lord is in control :
God’s sovereignty is a critical concept to bring about human humility
Every good thing comes from Him (James 1:17), but no evil (Ps. 5:4; Hab. 1:12)
Proverbs 16:9; 16:33; 21: (See also Prov. 16:1; 19:21; 20:24)

16. Teaching about God from Proverbs
2) The Lord knows your heart - God omniscience puts a check on wickedness -
Proverbs 15:3; 17:3; 21:2
(See also 5:21; 16:2 & Psalm 139)

17. Teaching about God from Proverbs
3) Things the Lord hates - Knowledge of what God considers sin is used to bring conviction
Proverbs 6:16-19

18. Teaching about God from Proverbs
4) The Lord cares for the righteous -
He is compassionate - Prov. 28:13
Attentive - 15:29;
Provides - 10:3;
Protects - 10:29-30

19. Teaching about God from Proverbs
5) The Lord can be trusted - for the present & eternity
Proverbs 3:5-8 (See also Proverbs 16:20; 22:17-19; 29:25)

20. Teaching about God from Proverbs
The Lord desires you to be righteous - Proverbs 21:3
The discipline of the Lord is a good thing - Proverbs 3:11-12

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