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By: John Haffner
All parents should teach their children these 10 things:
1. That they are the special creation of God (Gen 1:26, Gen 2:7). Children need to be impressed with a sense of something extraordinary in the formation of their body and soul. Since this is true, children need to be taught that.
2. That there is value and purpose to life ( Rom 12:1-5; 2 Tim 1:9). Children need to understand that their life is precious in the sight of God.
3. To love the word of God (Ps 119:11; 105). The Bible is God's special communication with His creation. Children need to learn early in life to have respect for Scripture and develop the habit of daily Bible reading.
4. Respect for authority (Prov 1:8; 5:7). Children need to learn early in life that they must respect authority beginning with parental authority and exceeding to school and civil authorities.
5. The value of discipline (Prov 23:13). Fathers and mothers must exercise discipline because "Foolish is bound up in heart of a child; but the rod of correction will drive it far from him" (Prov 22:15)
6. To avoid bad people (Prov 4:14-16). Children need to learn early on that there are bad people in the world and that they should be avoided.
7. The importance of sexual purity (Prov 6:24). Parents should not hesitate to warn their children of the dangers of pre-marital and extra-marital sex for the Word of God is quite clear on such matters (read Prov 7:4-23).
8. The value of honesty (Prov 11:1, 6, 28:6). Honesty is the basis for all morality and the foundation of every relationship. Without honesty there can be no trust and relationships suffer. This includes the proper use of the tongue in always telling the truth (Prov 21:23; 19:1; 15:2).
9. The value of a peaceful home-life (Prov 17:1; 14; 22:6). When children live with arguing and turmoil they become insecure. Parents need to provide a home filled with love, devotion to God and peace.
10. To be faithful in their service to God (1 Cor 4:2; Matt 6:33). Parents should not only teach faithfulness, they should exemplify it. If parents do not attend worship, read and study the Bible they cannot hope to instill faithfulness in their children.
By: John Haffner
All parents should teach their children these 10 things:
1. That they are the special creation of God (Gen 1:26, Gen 2:7). Children need to be impressed with a sense of something extraordinary in the formation of their body and soul. Since this is true, children need to be taught that.
2. That there is value and purpose to life ( Rom 12:1-5; 2 Tim 1:9). Children need to understand that their life is precious in the sight of God.
3. To love the word of God (Ps 119:11; 105). The Bible is God's special communication with His creation. Children need to learn early in life to have respect for Scripture and develop the habit of daily Bible reading.
4. Respect for authority (Prov 1:8; 5:7). Children need to learn early in life that they must respect authority beginning with parental authority and exceeding to school and civil authorities.
5. The value of discipline (Prov 23:13). Fathers and mothers must exercise discipline because "Foolish is bound up in heart of a child; but the rod of correction will drive it far from him" (Prov 22:15)
6. To avoid bad people (Prov 4:14-16). Children need to learn early on that there are bad people in the world and that they should be avoided.
7. The importance of sexual purity (Prov 6:24). Parents should not hesitate to warn their children of the dangers of pre-marital and extra-marital sex for the Word of God is quite clear on such matters (read Prov 7:4-23).
8. The value of honesty (Prov 11:1, 6, 28:6). Honesty is the basis for all morality and the foundation of every relationship. Without honesty there can be no trust and relationships suffer. This includes the proper use of the tongue in always telling the truth (Prov 21:23; 19:1; 15:2).
9. The value of a peaceful home-life (Prov 17:1; 14; 22:6). When children live with arguing and turmoil they become insecure. Parents need to provide a home filled with love, devotion to God and peace.
10. To be faithful in their service to God (1 Cor 4:2; Matt 6:33). Parents should not only teach faithfulness, they should exemplify it. If parents do not attend worship, read and study the Bible they cannot hope to instill faithfulness in their children.