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Learn biblical methods of child training based on effective communication and discipline rooted in faith, love, and proper understanding. Gain insights on nurturing children and guiding behavior with wisdom and grace. Understand objections and misconceptions related to the biblical approach and the importance of a balanced parenting style. Discover how faith and responsibility play a crucial role in raising children according to biblical principles.
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Part 1 Focused on… BEHAVIOR overflows from what fills the HEART Choosing the direction of our home Biblical versus Unbiblical methods of child training
What Is "Biblical" Communication - growing up
Ecclesiastes 7:10 Do not say, "Why is it that the former days were better than these?" For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.
What Is "Biblical" Communication - growing up - dialogue
Proverbs 18:2, 13 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
What Is "Biblical" Communication - growing up - dialogue - communicating
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
What Is "Biblical" Communication - growing up - dialogue - communicating - lifestyle - expensive
What Is The Biblical "Rod"? • Faith in God’s understanding
Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Hebrews 12:11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
What Is The Biblical "Rod"? • Faith in God’s understanding • Faithfulness toward the child
Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him.
What Is The Biblical "Rod"? • Faith in God’s understanding • Faithfulness toward the child • Responsibility of parents
What Is The Biblical "Rod"? • Faith in God’s understanding • Faithfulness toward the child • Responsibility of parents • Physical punishment
James 1:19-20 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak andslow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
What Is The Biblical "Rod"? • Faith in God’s understanding • Faithfulness toward the child • Responsibility of parents • Physical punishment • Rescue effort(s)
Hebrews 12:11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
What Is The Biblical "Rod"? • Faith in God’s understanding • Faithfulness toward the child • Responsibility of parents • Physical punishment • Rescue effort(s) • Only half of biblical methodology
Objections to the "Rod" • I love him too much
Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Objections to the "Rod" • I love him too much • I’m afraid of hurting him
Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol.
Objections to the "Rod" • I love him too much • I’m afraid of hurting him • It will make him angry, rebellious
Proverbs 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
Hebrews 12:9-11 Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
Objections to the "Rod" • I love him too much • I’m afraid of hurting him • It will make him angry, rebellious • I’m afraid of child services • Child is too young? • It doesn’t work
SUMMED UP 1. The heart determines behavior
SUMMED UP 2. You have God’s authority as God’s agent
SUMMED UP 3. Biblical goal? An accurate life view
SUMMED UP 4. Biblical goals are accomplished with biblical methods
SUMMED UP 5. Biblical methodology consists of blending 2 areas, balance IT WILL BE WORTH IT!