Disciplining Our Covenant Children in Love (5)
Den Hartog's article addresses the biblical responsibility of Christian parents to actively discipline and train their covenant children throughout their development, with particular emphasis on the challenging teenage years. The author emphasizes that parents—especially fathers—must prioritize meaningful engagement with their children and resist worldly pursuits that distract from this crucial spiritual calling, drawing on both theological principles and practical experience.
Previous article in this series: September 15, 2013, p. 490. Our children need the discipline of their godly parents from the time they are given into our arms at birth until they are brought to maturity. The goal of this discipline is to raise them to become responsible adults as citizens of the kingdom of our Lord and as members of His church. Discipline is not only about chastening our children when they sin, it is also about teaching them to restrain their sinful nature, and establishing...
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