The Family and Children
November 9, 2014 Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Series: Family Values
Topic: Marriage and Family Scripture: Proverbs 3:11–12, Proverbs 29:19–21, Genesis 23:14
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Title: The Family and Children
Text: Proverbs
Two parenting extremes:
Parenthood religion-
Parenthood responsibilities ignored-
The call to faithful parenting is laid out in God’s word. Faithful parents…
1. Exercise your God-given authority
2. Shepherd your child’s heart
3. Discipline your children
a. Because you love them- Prov 3:11-12; 13:24; 27:5; 28:23
b. While there’s time- Prov 19:18
c. To prepare them for their future- Prov 29:21; p. 15
d. Age appropriately- Prov 29:19
e. Physically but Biblically - Prov. 16:23, 23:13
(never for mistakes, never in anger, always in love, only for direct disobedience)
f. For family protection- Prov 10:1; 15:20; 17:25; 19:13, 26
g. For their spiritual protection- Prov 23:14
4. Point them to Jesus
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