Do you know the difference between a promise and a principle? Did you realize that the Proverbs themselves are all principles, and not promises?

That makes a HUGE difference when it comes to applying the Proverbs to our parenting practices, especially in terms of the outcomes we expect. Listen to understand how to rightly read and apply the Proverbs, and how to rest in God as you do.

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The society we live in is obviously confused about manhood and womanhood, and in particular, womanhood has been characterized in many distorted and unhelpful ways. As Christian parents, it's our responsibility and privilege to teach our children - boys and girls - what a real, godly woman is like. Today, we dive into Proverbs 31 to glean some insight into that task.

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Did you grow up in a home where you were expected to do chores, to help out around the house, or to get a job to help provide for the family in some small way? If so, you may have been given one of life's biggest blessings - a work ethic.

This episode briefly examines the issue of work ethic, why it's important, and how we as Christian parents should be (can be) leading our children into an understanding of how the wise, God-fearing person can bless and benefit their OWN LIFE through doing quality, consistent, diligent work.

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There are really only TWO commands the scriptures give to kids, speciically. They are: "Obey your parents" and "Honor your father and mother."

Here's the kicker (and sometimes the awkward feeling things): We parents are responsible to teach these two commands to our children and to help them recoginze when they are not fulfilling them.

This episode is about that.

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What would you say is the MOST important thing that you should be trying to do as a parent? Requiring certain behavior from your kids? Having them read and understand the Bible? Hang around with a wholesome group of friends? Keep them off drugs?

This episode highlights one of the things the Bible emphasizes over and over as a TOP priority for parents... getting to your kids' hearts.

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What is your plan - Christian parent - for talking with your children about alcohol and drug use? Do you even know what the Bible says about these issues - or HOW it says what it says? This episode is a demonstration of how you can (and should) teach your children about alcohol use and substance abuse - straight from the book of Proverbs.

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What are the VALUES in your home or family that will always, always, ALWAYS be held high and emphasized. What are the things that, if your children violate them, will carry the most severe consequences.

This episode covers one of the things that needs to be emphasized and held high in every Christian household - the issue of honesty and truthfulness.

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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

Proverbs 13:24 - Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Proverbs 23:13-14 - Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. 14 If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.

Proverbs 22:15 - Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

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