" Many are the benefits derived from feasting on His Word. . . . Habits of self-control are formed and strengthened. The infirmities of childhood--fretfulness, willfulness, selfishness, hasty words, passionate acts--disappear, and in their place are developed the graces of Christian manhood and womanhood." Faith I Live By, p. 271
There are so many books and formulas out there for raising children. But every child and parent are different. Those of you who have been there know that it is extremely hard to complete the checklist of everything a well intentioned expert tells you will make your child fit in and be well behaved.
Here is a remedy for "the infirmities of childhood" that seems much simpler, simply feasting on the Word of God. This isn't threatening, or scolding with quotes. Instead it is taking time to read the Bible, and enjoy it. The Bible speaks for itself. The Holy Spirit works in the mind and heart and drive home any point necessary. God's Word is powerful, so powerful that it drives away "fretfulness, willfulness, selfishness, hasty words, passionate acts." God is the mother's amazing helper. His Word is the butler, keeping out unwanted characters. Don't fire the butler. Read and enjoy the Bible more and more. Keep it as one of the main pillars in your home. It will help your children grow up to Christian adulthood, and make your home pleasant today.
Here is a remedy for "the infirmities of childhood" that seems much simpler, simply feasting on the Word of God. This isn't threatening, or scolding with quotes. Instead it is taking time to read the Bible, and enjoy it. The Bible speaks for itself. The Holy Spirit works in the mind and heart and drive home any point necessary. God's Word is powerful, so powerful that it drives away "fretfulness, willfulness, selfishness, hasty words, passionate acts." God is the mother's amazing helper. His Word is the butler, keeping out unwanted characters. Don't fire the butler. Read and enjoy the Bible more and more. Keep it as one of the main pillars in your home. It will help your children grow up to Christian adulthood, and make your home pleasant today.
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