Raising children is about discipleship and to truly ‘disciple’ we need to be mindful of what the influences are in their lives. This isn’t about keeping them out of a broken school system, but fully taking on the rewarding responsibility of leading them in every area of their life.
Talking Points
- Raising children that are equipped with a firm foundation of faith
- Guiding them by knowing how they are in every area of their life – especially how they learn, interact with others and what their true interests
- What discipleship looks like: Knowing the Word of God, connecting with the people of God, living by the Spirit of God, carrying out the mission of God?
Scriptures
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
“You shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 11:19)
“You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:7)
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4 ESV)
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2)
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