Parenting 101

Prov 4-7 Parenting, just as then but especially today, is fraught with the world’s dangers and Satan’s deceptive ways. Parents must be attentive to the business of teaching and giving the reasons and consequences of what happens when one does not follow correctly.  

These chapters encourage a parent seeking to raise a child in the way he should go, and Prov 22:6 will repeat that idea. Jesus told the disciples: I am sending you forth into the world, and it is full of wolves. Therefore, you must be wise as serpents but also innocent as doves. [Matt 10:16] As the master deceiver, Satan is shrewd and a liar. He is always planning to thwart our children’s way from godliness to ungodliness and for them to reject their parent’s counsel. Therefore, in Prov 4:20-27, he reminds the child that the deceiver knows the way to enter is through the eye, ear, and heart gates. Teach them that they must be on guard, discerning, and make wise choices if they desire God’s blessing.

Pray for the parents and grandparents as well. Pray that have wisdom to help children discern both good and evil. [Heb 5:14] because the master deceiver is busier today than ever.