Category: Children
Subject: Children
Sermon Minute: Protecting Children From An Immoral World
As parents and a society, do we protect our children from evil, or do we instead let them wallow and be harmed by immorality?
Lessons for the Young
The following points can be instructive to all of us, regardless of our ages, but were written by a wise man to his son, and is especially beneficial to the young.
- “My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you” (Proverbs 3:1-2). Listening and obeying the rules of your parents is always a good idea. They have lived longer, are aware of pitfalls, and have your best interests at heart. (This is especially true of Christian parents). This is sometimes hard for a young person to understand, as no one likes a limit on their liberty. But as the wise man writes, keeping your parent’s law will help you to live a long and peaceful life.
- “Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man” (Proverbs 3:3-4). Mercy and truth, two of the most godly characteristics that men can have. A close familiarity with both will bring favor from men. Everyone likes you if you are honest and kind. And, since it is God’s desire for you, it pleases Him as well!
- “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Trust God. If your parents have more experience and knowledge than you, how much more so the omniscient, eternal Being that made you! It is our responsibility to know who we are, and who God is. He is our maker, He is our Lord, He is our guide. If we let Him, He will direct our paths. He will show us the best way to go — the way that will eventually aware us with eternity in His presence!
- “Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine” (Proverbs 3:9-10 ). Materialism and covetousness are worldly, sinful and will lead you down the wrong path. But if you put God first He promises you that you will have enough (cf. Matthew 6:33), and you will have riches beyond this world! (cf. Matthew 16:26).
- “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor detest His correction; for whom the LORD loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights” (Proverbs 3:11-12). When admonished or corrected consider the words, and make the change. Don’t pout because of hurt feelings. Admonitions happen, (whether your parents, others, or God Himself), out of love for your soul!
A few good words of advice for all! Please consider!
Sermon: Stones and Serpents
An application of Matthew 7:7-12, as it applies to mistakes we can make as parents in raising our children. All Christian parents need to take heed!
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Having His Children in Submission
Having discussed the question, “Does one child constitute children” in Paul’s list of qualifications, we now turn our attention to the qualification itself, listed in 1 Timothy 3:4-5.
“One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)”
Is a Single Child … Children?
In our study of the qualifications of elders we have researched all of the qualifications other than the two that deal with a man’s children. These two qualifications, listed in 1 Timothy 3:4, (“one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence”), and Titus 1:6, (“having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination”), are the most difficult for Christians to understand.
We have already mentioned the importance of avoiding speculation. It is a mistake to try to determine the “Why?” of a qualification, unless that “Why?” is stated in the text itself. Of course, there is an indication of this in 1 Timothy 3:5, “for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?”
Sermon: Destabilizing Marriage
Our American culture has in the last several decades destabilized the institution of marriage, changing the morals of our nation, and causing great destruction. The Bible calls for the protection and respect for the permanency of Marriage, God’s first institution.
The Patternists: Parental Responsibility
The Virginia gubernatorial election became national news a couple of weeks ago, as the two candidates expressed sharp disagreement on the part that parents should play in the education of their children. The Republican candidate, Glenn Youngkin said, “I believe parents should be in charge of their kids’ education.” The Democrat candidate, Terry McAuliffe said, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.”
Sermon: True Value
We need to be careful, and recognize the true value of things in life. Whether it be of a child (including the unborn), our sacrificial gifts, or the preaching of the gospel. True value is not found in monetary cost.
Making a Father Happy
What is it about a son or daughter that makes a father happy? I’m not talking about the day of their birth (everyone rejoices at that). I’m not talking about the fact that they are healthy. I am talking about their character, their behavior, their actions, their accomplishments.
For some fathers it might be that they are competitive. They are successful at sports or some other challenging endeavor. For some it may be aggression. They never back down. Other fathers may rejoice that their child is intelligent, getting good grades, going to college, getting a high paying job. Some are most interested in their physical beauty or stature. They are proud of their beauty queen or good looking son.
For the wise man of Proverbs, it was wisdom and righteousness that made his heart rejoice.
“My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself; Yes, my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak right things” (Proverbs 23:15-16).
Some things are good things to rejoice in, some not so good. Nothing should bring more joy than for a child to show wisdom when it comes to spiritual matters.
When your child shows such wisdom, when he or she speaks right things, do you show them how happy you are? Do they know your heart rejoices?
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Sermon: A Father’s Touch
The lesson shows the importance of the father in the family relationship, as a friend, teacher, protector and leader of his family.
Sermon: The Christian’s Responsibility in the Home
The Christian has the responsibility to be morally upright, to be Christ centered, to fill his or her appointed role, and to love fully for a home to be what Christ wants it to be.
Sermon: A Father’s Duty
King Hezekiah’s efforts to teach God’s truths to his son Manasseh were not particularly successful. However, fathers can, by diligent effort, instill in their children a proper and fruitful faith in God.
Sermon: Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
The sermon uses Psalm 127 as an introduction to an important lesson on raising children.
A Child’s Rights
Children have far fewer “rights” than adults in most societies, including our own. They don’t have the right to vote, to buy alcohol, to live on their own, or to drive a car. While children are considered a precious commodity, it is understood by all that it will take time for them to reach a state where they can enjoy, appreciate and profit from independence. In the meantime it is the responsibility of parents to care for, protect and educate them in preparation for the time they will take their place as adults in society.
