6 Children

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Proverbs 176
6 Childrens children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 2322-25
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and
do not despise your mother when she is
old.23 Buy the truth and do not sell it get
wisdom, discipline and understanding.24 The
father of a righteous man has great joy he
who has a wise son delights in him.25 May your
father and mother be glad may she who gave
you birth rejoice!
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this
is right. Honor your father and mother - which
is the first commandment with a promise that
it may go well with you and that you may enjoy
long life on the earth. Fathers, do not
exasperate your children instead, bring them up
in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 61-4
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
Children
Parents
Responsibility
Obey your parents
Do not exasperate
Honor your father mother
Bring them up in training instruction
Influence
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our
children
a) By instilling a deep reverence for God
Better a little with the fear of the Lord than
great wealth with turmoil. (Proverbs
1516)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our
children
a) By instilling a deep reverence for God
The fear of the Lord provides

• A pathway to knowledge Proverbs 17

• A means to avoid sin Proverbs 166

• A proper view of true wealth Proverbs 224

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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our
children
b) By cultivating a spirit of love and security
Better a meal of vegetables where there is
lovethan a fattened calf with hatred.
(Proverbs 1517)
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a
house full of feasting, with strife.
(Proverbs 171)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to provide for our
children
c) By modeling a life of integrity and wisdom
The righteous man leads a blameless life
blessed are his children after him.
(Proverbs 207)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children
a) By finding a balance between love and limits
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who
loves him is careful to discipline him. (Prov.
1324)
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope
do not be a willing party to his death.
(Prov. 1918)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children
a) By finding a balance between love and limits
Goal of proper discipline

• To remove foolishness Proverbs 2215

• To save souls Proverbs 2313-14

• To provide wisdom Proverbs 2915

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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Influence
Pray for wisdom in how to raise our children
b) By discerning areas of competence confidence
Train a child in the way he should go, and when
he is old he will not turn from it.
(Proverbs 226)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Responsibility
Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents
a) By growing in wisdom
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a
foolish son grief to his mother.
(Proverbs 101)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Responsibility
Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents
b) By choosing friends wisely
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a
companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
(Proverbs 287)
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Gods Wisdom on the Family
In terms of Responsibility
Pray for wisdom in how to honor our parents
c) By listening to instruction
Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you
will stray from the words of knowledge.
(Prov. 1927)
A fool spurns his fathers discipline, but
whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
(Prov. 155)
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