Welcome to episode 237 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of parenting with gospel grace. 

Key takeaways:   

• Children belong to God first, us second. We are stewards, not owners 
• Every moment can be a potential teaching opportunity. 
• Wise parents consider each child's unique personality, gifts, and calling when providing guidance. 
• The goal of biblical discipline is character development, not just behavior modification. 
• Consequences teach natural results of choices. Punishment focuses on paying for wrongdoing. 
• Gospel-centered correction does several things: 
  • Addresses heart issues, not just behavior.  
  • Points to Jesus as the solution for sin.  
  • Emphasizes God's love alongside His standards.  
  • Teaches that identity comes from Christ, not performance.  

Quotable:   

You don't have to be a perfect parent—just a faithful one. 

Application:   

• Parents aren't perfect, and our children need to see how Christians handle failure. When you sin against your children (and you will), here's how to model repentance: 
  • Acknowledge the wrong specifically without excuses. 
  • Ask forgiveness.  
  • Make restitution when possible.  
  • Change behavior going forward. 
• Meet children where they are developmentally, while consistently pointing them toward spiritual truth. 
• Christian parenting should prepare children to live faithfully in a secular world. Here's how: 
  • Discuss cultural issues from a biblical perspective.  
  • Teach them to think critically about media messages.  
  • Help them develop personal convictions, not just inherited rules.  
  • Expose them to different viewpoints while anchoring them in truth.  
  • Encourage questions and honest dialogue.  
  • Model how to engage culture without compromising faith.  

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