Episode Details

Every child will be corrected, and every child will choose how to respond: shrug it off, get defensive, or let it shape them. Lack of motivation to lead here often comes from not understanding the spiritual battle happening for our kids' hearts. In these verses, God shows us what kind of Father He is, and what kind of fathers we're called to be.

In this episode, you'll learn how to teach Proverbs 3:11–12 to your children, so they learn to receive correction as a sign of love, not rejection.

In this episode:

✅ Why God teaches about discipline right after promising blessing

✅ What "discipline" really means: training, instruction, and correction for character development

✅ Why despising the Lord's discipline means missing the lesson

✅ What "reproof" is: correction that points us back to the right path

✅ How to help kids get good at receiving correction

✅ God corrects us because He loves and delights in us, and so do we as parents

✅ Why insecure people and prideful people both resist correction, and how it limits their lives

✅ How embracing correction leads to growth, character, and a fruitful life

Family discussion questions:

"Why do moms and dads correct their kids?"

"How does it change things to know God corrects us because He delights in us?"

Family challenge: The next time someone corrects you this week, respond with "Thank you, I'll work on that."

Also in this episode: Tips from Ep. 21, Fearless Marriage: Ask Your Wife These 3 Questions: ask what's been on her heart lately, ask how you can lead better, and ask how her friendships are going.

Resources:

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