“Wise Child Training” Chapter 11

Opening Up Proverbs
A study by Jim Newheiser

“Wise Child Training” Chapter 11

Discipline Your Children

• Why is discipline necessary?
• God has given the rod of discipline as a tool to remove folly from your child’s heart.
• Discipline is a test of your love for your child and your trust in God.
• How to carry out biblical discipline
• Don’t misuse discipline.
• Apply both the rod and reproof.

Impart Wisdom to Your Children

• Teach them.
• Education takes place in the home.
• The goal of parental instruction is to shape character.
• Formal and informal instruction

Children Should Honor Their Parents

• Embrace discipline and instruction.
• Honor your parents in their old age.
• Bring joy to your parents.
• Honor your parents or else…

Why Are Some Children Wayward?

• Does wise parenting guarantee wise kids?
• Why do kids turn out the way they do?

Conclusion:

• Train your children in wisdom.