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Scriptural Advice For Raising Children
Inez Haythorn
Web Site: Christian Family Treasures
Everywhere we look, there is an article or book about how to
raise children. An author will strongly give one opinion, and
another writer will just as strongly give another. Some support
old fashioned values, others think we need to loosen up. What are
parents supposed to believe? We have the desire to bring our
children up well, wanting them to be godly, responsible,
productive, and successful adults. We want them to be a joy to
us, and not bring us a lifetime of grief. But how do we achieve
that? How do we get the wisdom needed for such an awesome
responsibility?
Let's look to the Bible as our infallible source of advice. Why
not get our guidance from God, who created our children, and
knows exactly what they need? Here are a few of the many
scriptural guidelines for raising our children.
OUR DUTIES AS PARENTS
1. To love them
(Titus 2:4)
2. To bring them to Christ
(Matthew 19:13,14)
3. To train them up for God
(Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4)
4. To instruct them in God's word
(Deuteronomy 4:9; 11:19; Isaiah 38:19)
5. To tell them of God's judgments
(Joel 1:3)
6. To tell them of the miraculous works of God
(Exodus 10:2; Psalms 78:4)
7. To command them to obey God
(Deuteronomy 32:46; 1 Chronicles 28:9)
8. To bless them
(Genesis 48:15; Hebrews 11:20)
9. To pity them
(Psalms 103:13)
10. To provide for them
(Job 42:15; 2 Corinthians 12:14; 1 Timothy 5:8)
11. To rule them
(1 Timothy 3:4,12)
12. To correct them
(Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 23:13; 29:17; Hebrews 12:7)
13. Not to provoke them
(Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21)
14. Pray for them
(Lamentations 2:19)
RESULTS OF GODLY PARENTING
1. They will not bring their parents shame.
(Proverbs 29:15)
2. They will not depart from Christian teaching when they are
older.
(Proverbs 22:6)
3. They will have great peace.
(Isaiah 54:13)
4. They will bring us joy.
(Proverbs 15:20)
5. They will give us peace and delight to our soul.
(Proverbs 29:17)
6. They will rise up and call us blessed.
(Proverbs 31:28)
7. Keeping God's commands will help prolong their lives, bring
them prosperity, and win them favor and a good name in the sight
of God and man. (Proverbs 3:1,2,4)
Who would not want all these wonderful benefits for their
children? Yet, we are only human. How can we accomplish all this?
Let's remember these promises.
1. If you lack wisdom, ask God and He will give it to you.
(James 1:5)
2. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
(Philippians 4:13)
3. Pray! The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.
(James 5:16)
In conclusion, we don't have to be confused and unstable in our
child rearing. By bringing up our children according to the
Bible, we will all enjoy the benefits, both now and eternally!
Credits: Torrey's Topical Textbook
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Inez Haythorn is a Christian wife, mother, elementary school
teacher, pianist, and freelance writer. Her main writing
interests are Christian writing, and writing about lifestyles and
memoirs of the past. She is the publisher of Christian Family
Treasures, Heirloom Memories, and Cherished Collections. Her goal
is to glorify and honor God, and bless and help others. Copyright
2003. All rights reserved.
http://www.christianfamilytreasures.com
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