Unreasonable scolding, hurtful language, or cruel punishment brings about resentment in children, making you ineffective in the Christian training of your children. Love them as Jesus loved them – with patience, kindness, protection, trust and hope, always keeping them from becoming discouraged. This is the way in which your Lord loves you; follow his example. Parent with love.
Then Jesus took the children in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10:16
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud. Love is not rude, is not selfish, and does not get upset with others. Love does not count up wrongs that have been done. Love is not happy with evil but is happy with the truth. Love patiently accepts all things. It always trusts, always hopes, and always remains strong. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Fathers, do not make your children angry, but raise them with the training and teaching of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not nag your children. If you are too hard to please, they may want to stop trying. Colossians 3:21
Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.
Want to read more of Gregory E. Lang’s devotions? Dive into Letters to a Friend: Simple Lessons in Christian Living, here.
