We have to listen to our kids chapter 18 tells us in verse 13:
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
Proverbs 18 New Living Translation
18 Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
they lash out at common sense.
2 Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
3 Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
and scandalous behavior brings contempt.
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
6 Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
7 The mouths of fools are their ruin;
they trap themselves with their lips.
8 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
9 A lazy person is as bad as
someone who destroys things.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
14 The human spirit can endure a sick body,
but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
16 Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
17 The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.
18 Flipping a coin[a] can end arguments;
it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
19 An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
21 The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
22 The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord.
23 The poor plead for mercy;
the rich answer with insults.
24 There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Adrian Rogers: Raising Kids That Count [#2331] proverbs 18
Great sermon outline below by Adrian Rogers:
Raising Kids That Count
Proverbs (Program 2331DVD, Airing on 2/13 & 2/20)
- INTRODUCTION
- Our chief desire for our children is not that they be wealthy or famous, but that they love the Lord Jesus Christ and count for His cause.
- Psalm 112:2
- We find in the book of Proverbs seven gifts that we can give to our children.
- Our chief desire for our children is not that they be wealthy or famous, but that they love the Lord Jesus Christ and count for His cause.
- GIVE THEM AN EXAMPLE
- Proverbs 1:7-9
- Proverbs 20:7
- We need to give our children a godly example.
- Do not pretend perfection.
- Be real; be genuine.
- There are character traits which we must demonstrate to our children:
- Contentment
- Courage
- Courtesy
- Discernment
- Fairness
- Friendliness
- Generosity
- Gentleness
- Helpfulness
- Honesty
- Humility
- Kindness
- Obedience
- Orderliness
- Patience
- Persistence
- Self-control
- Tact
- Thankfulness
- Tidiness
- Wisdom
- GIVE THEM UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
- Proverbs 4:1-4
- Luke 15:20
- True love is not giving someone what they want; it is giving them what they need.
- There must be unconditional acceptance of the child regardless of his or her behavior.
- GIVE THEM CONSTANT ENCOURAGEMENT
- Proverbs 3:21-26
- There is a difference between praise and encouragement:
- Praise says that I am proud of you for what you do.
- Encouragement says that I am proud of you for who you are.
- GIVE THEM WISE INSTRUCTION
- Proverbs 2:1-7
- We need to teach our children the Word of God.
- Let the instruction be joined with training.
- Proverbs 22:6
- GIVE THEM REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS
- Proverbs 6:20-23
- GIVE THEM A LISTENING EAR
- Proverbs 18:13-15
- We need to be willing to listen when they want to talk.
- GIVE THEM A HAPPY ENVIRONMENT
- Proverbs 15:13-17
- Let your home be filled with laughter and love.
- Ephesians 5:4
- Genesis 21:6
- CONCLUSION
- God ideally wants everyone to have three homes:
- A family home
- A church home
- A heavenly home
- Jesus is the greatest home builder.
- God ideally wants everyone to have three homes:
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