Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Children

The Pursuit of Wisdom
Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Children

I. Introduction

A. Proverbs 4:3-4 (NLT) ³For I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly loved as my mother’s only child. ⁴My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.”

B. Proverbs 15:16 (NAS) Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.

C. Proverbs 20:24 (NAS) Man’s steps are ordained by the LORD, how then can man understand his way?

D. Proverbs 13:24 (NLT) Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

E. Proverbs 19:18 (NLT) Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

F. Proverbs 29:11 (NLT) Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.

G. Psalm 23:4 (NAS) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

H. Matthew 11:28 (NAS) “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”

II. Conclusion