| Myths
That Too Many Parents Believe A. Myth:
an invented idea or concept; an imaginary or fictitious thing; an unproved or
false belief. B. Listen to the way our heavenly Father
speaks of his children (Isa 46:3-4; 49:15-16a; Matt 23:37). C.
What sort of myths—false concepts that too many parents believe—permeate
our culture? • “All advice offered to parents is
equally___________and________________.” (Psa 127; 139) •
“One of the worst things you can do is impose your__________on your
children.” (2 Tim 1:3-5) • “If you want to be successful as a parent,
determine to be your child’s__________________at all costs.” (Eph 6:1-4; Prov
6:20-24; Heb 12:7; Prov 29:15; 22:15)
• “____________my children
to___________equals raising them in the discipline and instruction of the
Lord.” (Deut 6:4-7) • “My children aren’t sophisticated enough
to notice my________________.” (Rom 2:21-24)
• “It won’t affect my children
if they hear me_________________my brethren and
destructively________________the church.” (Matt 18:15,6; Gal 5:13-15) •
“_______________should naturally be expected to be disrespectful,
worldly, and untrustworthy.” (1 Tim 4:12; Acts 16:1-2) •
“If I don’t permit some___________activities, they might turn away
from the Lord.” (Luke 9:23-26) • “What my family really needs is more____________.”
(Luke 12:15; Prov 11:4; 15:16-17)
• “I’ve got plenty
of_________.” (James 4:13-17; Eccl 12:1-14) |
