Raising Children Biblically

Proverbs 22:6 
Train up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it. 

Application: 

A vital way that biblical authority is made manifest in God’s kingdom is through the family. That reality, in fact, stands behind one of the most well-known verses in the Bible: Start a youth out on his way; even when he grows old he will not depart from it. Child training means making our teaching clear so kids can tell wisdom from foolishness as early as possible. 

We shouldn’t soft-pedal the truth or only say what our children want to hear. And we shouldn’t bulldoze them or beat them over the head with the truth either. Another way to translate “on his way” is “according to his way”—that is, according to each child’s unique personality or bent. The way you deal with each child under your authority, then, should differ so that every one benefits from the kind of training most likely to leave a positive impact.

Proverbs says much about the necessity of training children in wisdom. The repeated refrain is that foolish children bring grief and sorrow to their parents, while a wise son or daughter brings them joy (Proverbs 10:1; 15:20; 17:21, 17:25; 19:13; 23:24; 29:3, 15). 

The obedience of a child is no small thing to God. Children living at home under the authority of their parents are called to obey their moms and dads, unless their parents lead them to disobey God. Yet not only are children commanded to receive their parents’ wisdom and instruction, but parents are also commanded to intentionally train their children. We must be purposeful and take advantage of every opportunity to point them down the wise path. 

Tragically, many of society’s problems today stem from parents’ failure to teach and discipline their children. God’s kingdom works through the family.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 603.

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When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.