Watch the video above and talk about it with a group or mentor. Learn more.
If you want to help your kids pursue God, you will want to parent your kids with God’s design in mind.
Key Points:
- A proverb is not a promise but a pithy saying with wisdom attached to it. In other words, though it might often times be true, it isn’t an absolute.
- Parents, you are the spiritual trainers of your kids. You have to “train them up” in the way of the Lord if you want them to follow him.
- Parents, pay attention to the unique attributes and abilities each of your kids have and find ways to train them that fits their personality.
- Model in your own life what you hope to see in your kids’ lives.
Quote This:
Proverbs 22:6 (AMPC) Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Talk About It
- What is one insight that jumped out at you from watching the video?
- What is the difference between a proverb and a promise? Why is this distinction important?
- What are some things the make parenting so challenging?
- Read 1 Timothy 4:8. Describe some qualities of an excellent personal trainer and then share how those same qualities could benefit your parenting. How can you start training your kids towards godliness?
- Read Proverbs 22:6 and share in what ways each of your kids are different. How will you need to adjust your approach with each one?
- If the ultimate goal of parenting is to help your kids pursue God, then why is it important for you to model what you want for your kids?
- If you are totally honest, what are you currently modeling for your kids spiritually at this time in their lives?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
