The provider – I Timothy 5:8; Luke 11:11-13The spiritual leader – Ephesians 6:4Acknowledges God’s standard – Ephesians 5:8-10Psalms 78:4-7Wields influence to teach the standard – Joshua 24:14-15Through instruction – Deuteronomy 6:6-7Deuteronomy 32:46By example – Ephesians 5:25; II Timothy 1:5We must treasure the Word in our hearts if we are going to be diligent teachers.II Chronicles 22:3-4 – Ahaziah did evil after his mother counseled him to do evil.The loving discipliner – Hebrews 12:6-10Reinforce the motive – Proverbs 13:24; Deuteronomy 8:5Necessary for growth – Proverbs 22:15; 29:17Not to provoke to wrath – Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21