1. Proverbs 17:6
6 Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 23:22-25
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and
do not despise your mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom,
discipline and understanding. 24 The father of a righteous man has great joy;
he who has a wise son delights in him. 25 May your father and mother be glad; may she
who gave you birth rejoice!

2. God’s Wisdom on the Family
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” - which is the first commandment with a promise – “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:1-4

3. God’s Wisdom on the Family
Children:
Responsibility
Parents:
Obey your parents
Do not exasperate
Honor your father & mother
Bring them up in training & instruction
Influence

4. “Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
a) By instilling a deep reverence for God
“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.” (Proverbs 15:16)

5. “Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
a) By instilling a deep reverence for God
The fear of the Lord provides …
A pathway to knowledge – Proverbs 1:7
A means to avoid sin – Proverbs 16:6
A proper view of true wealth – Proverbs 22:4

6. “Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
b) By cultivating a spirit of love and security
“Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.” (Proverbs 15:17)
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” (Proverbs 17:1)

7. “Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our children”
c) By modeling a life of integrity and wisdom
“The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.” (Proverbs 20:7)

8. “Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children”
a) By finding a balance between love and limits
“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” (Prov. 13:24)
“Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.” (Prov. 19:18)

9. “Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children”
a) By finding a balance between love and limits
Goal of proper discipline:
To remove foolishness – Proverbs 22:15
To save souls – Proverbs 23:13-14
To provide wisdom – Proverbs 29:15

10. “Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence …
“Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children”
b) By discerning areas of competence & confidence
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

11. “Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Responsibility …
“Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents”
a) By growing in wisdom
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.” (Proverbs 10:1)

12. “Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Responsibility …
“Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents”
b) By choosing friends wisely
“He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.” (Proverbs 28:7)

13. “Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents”
God’s Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Responsibility …
“Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents”
c) By listening to instruction
“Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.” (Prov. 19:27)
“A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.” (Prov. 15:5)