020: Purposeful Parenting
| Have you heard that the Bible promises that our children will go down the right path if we do our part to train them in the way they should go? Would it surprise you to learn that there’s actually not a promise like that in the Bible? Then this episode is for you. |
In our latest episode of In the Meanwhile, we discuss the meaning of Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Does this mean that when we seem to do everything right and our children still depart from the way of the Lord that God’s Word has failed us?
Absolutely not!
Drawing from Scripture, we explain why not and share encouragement for those times when children go down the wrong path even when parents seem to do everything right.
Show Notes
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Key Takeaway:
When interpreting Proverbs 22:6, it’s important to remember that this verse is not a promise, it is a proverb! This means that while it is generally true, it is not always true. Sometimes you do everything right and your child will still go down the wrong path.
Encouragement:
Les shares about a time he witnessed first hand the relief a distraught parent felt when he realized his prodigal son was not his fault.
Three Practical Ways You Can Parent your Children Purposefully
- Live genuinely in front of your children.
- Pray with and for your kids.
- Study God’s word yourself and lead your family to study God’s Word.
Bonus Tip from Page: Place verses of Scripture around your home at child-level to help teach your children the importance and power of God’s Word.
