“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV
There is nothing wrong with children’s Bibles.
There is nothing wrong with reading moral stories.
But remember to read the actual Bible to your children, too.
We do our children a disservice by assuming that they can’t understand the Bible. Why do so many act like it is a waste of time to read Scripture to their children? It’s amazing what they pick up on and can memorize.
The Psalms or Proverbs are great to read aloud to your children. Children are never too young to hear the Word of God—and it’s great practice for church, too.
“You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
Deuteronomy 11:19 ESV
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I’m all for reading books.
But never forget that all we really need is prayer—for us to parent in a way that shows Christ to our children, for our children to come to Christ, for wisdom—trust in God, & love for our children.
Never under-estimate those three things.
Your children will remember that you prayed/pray for them.
Your children will see how you trust God.
And love—children just want to be loved. Build a relationship with your child. Cultivating a friendship with us kids was so important to my mom. She used to say that homeschooling was relationship-building. And you know what? I believe that God used my mom & dad’s prayers & their love for us to lead my siblings and I to where we are now. Because even when I disagreed with them, I never once doubted that they wanted what was truly best for me. I trusted them. And I knew how much they loved Jesus & wanted me to follow Him.
My prayer is that someday, my daughter will be able to look back & say the same.
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“One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.” Romans 14:5 ESV
Make sure you know what you believe & why you believe it.
If someone asks why your convictions are what they are, and you answer with “I feel” or “I think” or “I’ve always been taught”, then you know that it’s time to do you studying.
What does the Bible say?
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