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Discover how to become a better parent through biblical teachings and God's wisdom. Learn the importance of discipline, setting clear rules, and correcting your children with love. Follow the example of Jesus' parents and create a religious and spiritual home that nurtures your children's faith. Embrace the responsibility of raising children in today's challenging world. Let the Bible guide your parenting journey and strive to instill Godly values in your family.
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WillYouChangeForGod? Become a Better Parent! • Gen. 1:26-28 • Gen. 2:21-24 • Gen. 4:1-2 50% Divorce Rate. Children with both parents: • 80.6% in 1960. • 57.7 % in 1994.
What does God want from parents? Become a Better Parent! • Discipline & instruct: • Eph. 6:4 • Col. 3:21 How do we. . . ? • Bible • God-given intellect.
What kindofhomedowe need? Become a Better Parent! • Religious, spiritual: • Lk. 2:41-52
What kindofhomedowe need? Become a Better Parent! • Religious, spiritual: • Lk. 2:41-52 Be like Jesus’ parents, not like the majority of parents today! • Take to church. • Be responsible.
How should wetalktoour children? • Today? Bible: see it, use it. Talk about. . . . Live God / talk God. Ask about spiritual life. Let them see it, hear it. Become a Better Parent! • Deut. 11:18-20 • Heb. 13:15
Eph. 6:4; Deut. 11:18-20 How much time should we spend? e.g., school teacher time = positive influence have to be different • Today? activities – camping know their friends be involved Become a Better Parent!
Clear Rules! Correctwhenwrong! Become a Better Parent! • Num. 12 Miriam • Corrective discipline: Pr. 13:24He who withholds his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Clear Rules! Correctwhenwrong! Become a Better Parent! • Num. 12 Miriam • Corrective discipline: Pr. 22:15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline will remove it far from him.
Clear Rules! Correctwhenwrong! Become a Better Parent! • Num. 12 Miriam • Corrective discipline: Pr. 23:13-14Do not hold back discipline from a child, although you will strike him with the rod, he will not die. You shall strike him with the rod and rescue his soul from Sheol.
Clear Rules! Correctwhenwrong! Become a Better Parent! • Num. 12 Miriam • Corrective discipline: • Discipline = better lives: NCASA Restrict R-rated movies Hands-off parenting doesn’t work • Today? Set clear rules, correct
God commanded it! Youcandoit! • God has taught us! • Work hard / do your best! • Challenge yourself! Become a Better Parent!