Message by:
Rev. Bob Gerstmyer
Covenant Church
Shepherdstown, WV
Proverbs 22:6
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
1. Be the kind of person you want your child to be.
Proverbs 20:7
The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.
2. Keep your child safe.
Proverbs 4: 10-17
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall. They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
3. Create a warm, caring, supportive family
Proverbs 24:3-4
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
4. Set boundaries and high expectations.
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
Proverbs 13:24
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.
Proverbs 22:15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Proverbs23:13-14
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.
5. Maintain open, honest communication.
Proverbs 25:11-12
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.
6. Empower your kids to contribute.
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
7. Connect your kids to other caring, responsible adults.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
8. Get involved in your kid’s education.
Proverbs 1:8-9
Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.
9. Get to know your kid’s friends.
Proverbs 23:19-21
Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags
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