Out of a conversation I shared with a friend at skating lessons today, I've been led to post some Scripture Texts for Child Training.
There is so much advice in the world today on parenting, from the Baby Whisperer to Baby-Wise, the Nanny to Dr.Phil, and yet none of them, even the ones that are Christian like Tedd Tripp or Dr. Dobson, can give us the purest and truest parental advice. That's why I'd like to offer 4 weeks of helpful Bible references that can be used to admonish and encourage our children in God's ways. This information is an appendix out of Lou Priolo's book, Teach Them Diligently: How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training (Woodruff, Timeless Texts, 2000), 131-143.
Anger
James 1:19,20 "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak (and) slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God."
Additional references: Prov. 14:29; Prov. 29:11; Eph. 4:26, 31-32; 1 Cor.13:4-5
Argumentation (back talking to parents)
Prov. 13:1,18 "A wise son (accepts his) father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Poverty and shame (will come) to him who neglects discipline, But he who regards reproof will be honored."
Additional references: Prov.10:8; Prov.15:1; James 1:19-20; Judg. 3
Bad Company (wrong friendships)
1 Cor.15:33 "Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals."
Additional references: Prov.1:10-19; Prov.2:10-19; Prov.9:6; Prov.12:26; Prov.13:20; Prov.28:7; Heb.12:15
Bitterness (resentment)
Heb.12:14-15 "Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. see to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled."
Additional references: Prov.26:24-26; Gal.5:15; Eph.4:31; 1 John 2:9-11
Blameshifting
Prov.28:13 "He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes (them) will find compassion."
Additional references: Gen.3:12-13; Ex.32:21-24; Prov.19:3; Matt.7:1-5; James 1:13-15
Complaining
Phil 2:14 "Do all things without complaining and disputing."
Additional references: Ps.19:14; 1 Cor.10:10; Eph.4:29; Phil. 4:11-13
Covetousness (greed)
Luke 12:15 "And He said to them, 'Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.'"
Additional references: Prov.15:16-17; Prov.17:1; Col.3:5; 1 Tim.6:6
Defiance (a.k.a. being a 3 year-old:)
Prov. 30:17 "The eye that mocks a father, and scorns a mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out, and the young eagles will eat it."
Additional references: Deut.21:18-21; 1 Sam.15:23; Prov.19:26; Prov.29:1
Disobedience
Col.3:20 "Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord."
Additional references: Ex.20:12; Prov.13:13; Prov.30:17; Eph.6:1,2
Disorderliness
1 Cor. 14:40 "Let all things be done decently and in order."
Additional references: 1 Cor.11:34; 1 Cor.15:23
Disrespect
Eph.6:2-3 "Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth."
Additional references: Ex.20:12; Ex.21:15: Deut.27:16; Prov.3:35; Prov.20:20; Prov.30:17
Still to come in the next weeks - foolishness, friendlessness, gossip, inappropriate speech, inattentiveness, insensitivity, interrupting, lying, selfishness, stubborness, slothfulness, etc. As I have been typing these out, I think I might print a copy and tape it inside my kitchen cupboards for easy access in those moments when I'm faced with correcting the behavior of my kids. It may also be a big help for recognizing my own sinful habits that need to be overcome by the work of the Holy Spirit and God's living words.
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4 comments:
Marlene, you have discovered a very valuable truth early in your parenting "career" and that is to avoid the dependence upon parenting gurus. Focusing specifically on Scripture and allowing the Holy Spirit to teach us how to apply that to our parenting is the way to go.
I have an excellent book called Proverbs for Parenting and I wish I had utilized that a lot more when the kids were younger rather than looking for a "quick fix."
Marlene,
That sounds like a great book! If I could add a little suggestion. :o)
Take a scripture from each catagory and write it out in a fun or colorful way and help your children to memorize them. (Psalm 119:11)
My two youngest children (8 and 5) are memorizing Ephesians 6. So far they have the 1st three verses memorized.
"Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right." (1) Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise.(2) that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth." (3)
All I have to do is ask the question: What does Ephesians 6:1 say? and they tell me and then I ask them if they are following it and of course they say, no and then we can go from there. Now they have the base or foundation for what you're expecting.
Blessings!
Thanks to both of you "veteran moms"... I appreciate your input as you are further down the road than I. I'll look for the Proverbs book and work on the scripture memory idea. You are both very special to me and your advice is gratefully heard.
Welcome to the blogosphere!
I was just discussing the "prudent use of time" issue of blogging with a friend yesterday, and we were also making similar comments.
As women, we need to be very careful stewards of our time, because often we are working "unsupervised". Let us remember that we are employees, actually slaves, of God and work diligently.
Thanks Opora for your words.
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