Train Up a Child
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6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Introduction
Introduction
Who enjoys sledding?
So much is decided on the top of the hill that gets lived out as you go down the hill.
So much work by moms to get the kids ready to go down the hill. Gloves, layers, etc
Teaching on childrearing is never easy, especially when I am about to have 3 middle schoolers.
Training a child means - ‘Prepare the child for his future responsibilities,
“God gifts us with the incredibly gracious dignity of real responsibility.”
There is a lack of understanding concerning the world “train.”
There is a lack of understanding concerning the world “train.”
It is could to think of it in terms of dedicate
It is could to think of it in terms of dedicate
House Deut 20:5 “5 And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.”
Temple 1 Kings 8:63 “63 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the Lord, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the Lord.”
Temple 2 Chronicles 7:5 “5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.”
Image Dan 3:2 “2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellers, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.”
the idea of setting aside, narrowing, or hedging in
the idea of setting aside, narrowing, or hedging in
Child-training involves “narrowing” a child’s conduct away from evil and toward godliness and starting him in the right direction.
Emphasis given providing direction through guiding in regards to disciplining a child. Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: But he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Reason we give out the book Shepherding A Child’s Heart at a baby dedication. The title alone is worth the read.
The way he should go
The way he should go
Dedicate a child according to what his way demands.
Example: What are some ways in which we know all our kids should go. Bring a kid up.
Help them avoid the snare and thorns by addressing the forwardness of their heart.
Proverbs 22:5 “5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”
Help them see that God should be directed their steps not emotions and lusts.
Proverbs 11:5 “5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.”
Help them maintain a healthy, fear and reverence for God to live in integrity
Proverbs 14:2 “2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”
Help them see the long term and costly ramifications of being in the presence of evil.
Proverbs 16:17 “17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
They need us
They need us
When left to themselves, the “young” lack judgment and have hearts filled with foolishness. Proverbs 7:7 “7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,”
Let to themselves they will bring shame upon themselves. Proverbs 22:15 “15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
Bible warns us about our passivity in parenting Proverbs 19:18 “18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, And let not thy soul spare for his crying.”
Foolishness could kill them Proverbs 1:32 “32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, And the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.”
Decisions to be made by parents and children
Decisions to be made by parents and children
Proverbs are not promises but we must admit that most children who are brought up in Christian homes, under the influence of godly parents who teach and live God’s standards, follow that training.
Proverbs is clear that youth’s future depends not only on the parents’ guidance but also very much on the choices he or she makes
Decision for children
Decision for children
While Proverbs 22:6 is framed as instruction to parents, the book as a whole gives guidance to the young Proverbs 1:4 “4 To give subtilty to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion.”
You must guard your life from those who are crooked Proverbs 22:5 “5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”
You should not choose to follow the wicked unto death Proverbs 2:10-11 “10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, And knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, Understanding shall keep thee:”
You need to take heed the wisdom of your parents and choose to dwell among wisdom Proverbs 21:20 “20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man spendeth it up.”
Decision for parents
Decision for parents
Ephesians 5:15-16 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Nothing about walking seems like redeeming the time.
Most of us live at such a fast pace that we have a difficult time walking in a careful manner
Jeremy Hall trying to get all his kids to the car acting as if the building was on fire.
We must define our aim
We must define our aim
19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
1. Block out unhurried time to invest in the discipleship of your children.
Psalm 90:12 “12 So teach us to number our days, That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
If your child is 8, you have only 3,652 days until he is 18
2. Take time to tell stories
Christians have the best stories because they’re part of the best and most glorious story.
When they are thinking about why Jesus died, we can tell them the story of the Passover (Exodus 12–14).
When they face a hard time in life and wonder what God is up to, we can take them to the life of Joseph (Genesis 37–50).
When they feel doubtful that they can make a difference for Christ, we can tell them about the witness of Naaman’s slave girl (2 Kings 5).
When they ask us about maritial relationshps, we can walk them through Genesis 2:18–25.
3. Model joy for them.
Everyone is looking for joy. Parents, this includes our children.
Some kids will go off to college and find answers to questions from professors we did not give, but even more will leave homes and find people not honoring God who seems to have happier lives then we portrayed. Both are tragic.
Sin works because it peddles counterfeit joys off as the real thing. / Tater Day
Starts with our own joy
Reconsider what we allow and what we encourage our kids toward
Let them ask why and you ask why along the why. Get to motive.
There is a training that must take place in the context of a family.
There is a training that must take place in the context of a family.
There are certain words that cannot be fully known or appreciated if only learned in the classroom
unconditional love
forgiveness
grace
mercy
These are all best taught inside of the family by example and through God’s Word.
What will we do for the kids who do not have a home that will teach them these things.
become very serious about our witness to their parents
provide discipleship out in the real world
spend and be spent to help them