Biblical Principles for Every Parent

Biblical Principles for Every Parent Neel Road Baptist Church November 14, 2010

Principle 1 Trust in God’s word as a source of instruction and authority in order to parent rightly and effectively.

Principle 2 Recognize that all children are uniquely created by God and treat them accordingly.

Principle 3 Parents should provide the primary spiritual training of children.

Principle 4 Parents are given authority by God over their children for their benefit and edification.

Principle 5 Put God’s goals and purposes for children above our personal goals for them.

Principle 6 Discipline is a necessary aspect of loving a child.

Principle 7 Parents and other adults are to be living examples for children to see and follow. (We need champions and heros, not idols.)

Principle 8 We should seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance when we are unsure about how to parent or lead our children.

Principle 9 The Bible teaches us to pray for our children.

by Neil Westbrook on Nov 14, 2010