“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6) In a devotional style of writing, this author has examined the key figures in a home, identifying their respective roles and their … [Read more...]
The Training of a Child: Who
As we began to examine the training of a child, we noted that children are a gift from God and that the parent is given the responsibility to be a good steward of this gift. A parent must view their children as being "on loan" from the … [Read more...]
The Training of a Child: Why
In examining the Who of child training, we’ve seen that the parent has a primary responsibility for training the child to make decisions. This requires that the child perform his responsibility to be obedient to his parents. We’ve already … [Read more...]
The Training of a Child: Where
The importance of submission in the matter of child training is great. A child in constant rebellion to the instruction of his parents is a shame to them. This child will also deprive himself of the benefit of their instruction through his … [Read more...]
The Training of a Child: When
In our study of the Training of a Child, we’ve examined various aspects of child instruction and have seen the necessary identification of the Who of child training as the responsibility of the parents. We’ve seen the Why of child training … [Read more...]
The Training of a Child: What
We have just examined the When of child training and found that the early childhood years are the optimal time for instruction. More importantly, this period of time is the directive given in Scripture for best promoting the child’s … [Read more...]
