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Aug 24, 2014

Child's Play | Part 6

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Proverbs

Detail:

Some think that parenting is child's play, but it is anything but!  If we love our children and want what's best for them, then it requires us...

1.  Following God's directions on parenting.
     No matter what our...
        A.  Life stage or situation.
     Because we want them to be...
        B.  Successful and avoid the consequences of sin.
     And most of all to know the...
        C.  Savior and His salvation.

2.  Embracing our role as primary disciple makers.
     Requires...
        A.  Following God's formula for discipleship.
             It's not a guarantee, but more often than not, we can see...
                ●  Relationship + rules = righteousness
                ●  Rules - relationship = rebellion
        B.  Training them faithfully.
        C.  Praying for them fervently.

3.  Implementing loving discipline.
     Is necessary for...
        A.  Shepherding their hearts.
        B.  Leading them to holiness.
        C.  Cultivating godly habits.
        D.  Keeping them from harm.
        E.  Steering them to heaven.

4.  Choosing daily to follow God's decrees.
     Involves both parents and children...
        A.  Realizing God's best.
        B.  Repenting of past sin.
        C.  Receiving His promised blessing.