It's required of every parent to spend quality time with their children to train them as God prescribed. They must show them the way they should go, they (parents) must correct their children as early as in childhood in order to show them what is right from wrong and to help them stay upon a good and the righteous path. By so doing, children will develop self control and discipline. This will also help them to be courageous, to reject evil, and to choose to do what is right even in the absence of their parents because of the fear of God is implanted into them.
2Timothy 3
15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
Proverbs 22:4-6 (ISV)
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, along with wealth, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person, but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.
6 Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.
Proverbs 6:20-33 (ISV)
20 Keep your father’s commands, my son, and never forsake your mother’s rules,
21 by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck
22 During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you
23 Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life—24 to protect you from the evil woman, from the words of the seductive woman.
25 Do not focus on her beauty in your mind, nor allow her to take you prisoner with her flirting eyes 26 because the price of a whore is a loaf of bread, and an adulterous woman stalks a man’s precious life.
27 Can a man scoop fire into his bosom without burning his clothes?
28 Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet
29 So also is it with someone who has sex with his neighbor’s wife; anyone touching her will not remain unpunished
30 A thief isn’t despised if he steals to meet his needs when he is hungry,
31 but when he is discovered, he must restore seven-fold, forfeiting the entire value of his house.
32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind; by doing so he corrupts his own soul.
33 He will receive a beating and dishonor, and his shame won’t disappear. Folks,
Do you know that because of poor parental guidance, counseling, and training many parents will be guilty and end up in Hell? You must train your children, both biological and spiritual, by first being an example to them, as the Lord prescribed, for He is coming soon.
Shalom
- Bishop Dr. Apau -
