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A Couple of Practical Parenting Tips


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Introduction
  • Ephesians 6:1-4
  • Stay focused on the bigger picture.
    • Hebrews 11:8-10
    • God’s people have always been those who can look past present troubles and see the end goal.
    • Be proactive instead of reactive.
      • Joshua 1:6-9
      • John 16:1-4 – Jesus told his apostles what to expect once He left.
      • The whole Bible is preparing us for the future.
      • Address the root issues, not just the symptoms of the moment.
        • Hebrews 10:25; 3:12
        • Luke 12:13-15 – Jesus saw that the root issue was greed.
        • I Peter 2:11-12
        • Keep feelings in their proper place.
          • Proverbs 28:26 – It is possible for us to lead ourselves astray.
          • Psalms 119:105 – God’s word is the source of truth.
          • Make them do good things, even when they don’t feel like it.
            • Genesis 22:1-12 – Abraham surely didn’t feel like sacrificing Isaac.
            • Luke 17:4
            • Luke 18:9, 14 – Some today might say the Pharisee was living his truth, but Jesus said he was wrong.
            • Teach the value of truth over feelings.
              • Genesis 37:3-35 – Jacob was deceived – his feelings were false.
              • Proverbs 3:5,1, 6-7 – We must mold our heart to fit God’s commands.
              • Psalms 19:14
              • James 1:2
              • You can change your feelings to fit God’s truth.
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