Background Scripture:
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Podcast Sections:
00:19 Scriptures can have their meanings twisted
01:21 How this verse is usually understood
02:43 Proverbs can be difficult because they often lack context
07:05 Discussion of children who are rebellious
07:58 Proverbs as a principle, as opposed to a promise
11:05 Christians are to hand down their faith to their children
12:57 Meaning of “train”
14:51 Congregations also help in raising children
18:41 Parents have a responsibility to train up their children
19:34 Children get their first impression of God from their parents
22:08 At some point, we have individual responsibility for our own understanding of God
29:04 Honoring parents and God
32:44 Understanding the context of Proverbs (conclusions)
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Question 01Do you agree that Proverbs should be taken as principles as opposed to promises? Why or why not?No Answers
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Question 02How should Christians approach a study of Proverbs (discussed at 02:43)?No Answers
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Question 03Based on the Bible, how can parents raise their children in a healthy way?No Answers
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Question 04How can having a difficult home life affect one’s understanding of God and his love?No Answers
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Question 05Read Hebrews 12:7-11 (listed in Digging Deeper). How does discipline tie in with training a child?No Answers