Sep 22, 2019
Proverbs 16:2 “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the Spirits.”
- We should attempt the same thing.
We discipline for attitude more than actions.
Pr. 16:6 “By the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.”
- Rather than focusing on teaching your child to avoid sinning, emphasize respect for God, his Word, and the gospel.
Pr. 16:8 “Better is little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice.”
- It's better to do what God says than to get your intended result by doing it your way.
Pr. 16:15 “In the light of the king's face is life and his favor is as the latter rain.”
- We can train our children to be able to please those in authority by being fair and liberal with our praise.
Pr. 16:24 “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Never use words as punishment.”
- Use sweet, encouraging words and firm, swift discipline.
Pr. 16:32 “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty and…