NORTH YORK CHURCH OF CHRIST

Bro. Dani Tamayo
Feb. 19, 2017

He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind..." - Pro 11:29

I. PROVIDING FOR A FAMILY

A. WHAT MANY THINK IS MOST IMPORTANT...

B. WHERE THE EMPHASIS SHOULD BE...

1. Instilling a fear of the Lord - Pro 15:16
   For the fear of the Lord provides:
   
   1. The beginning of knowledge - Pro 1:7
   2. A means to prolong life - Pro 10:27
   3. The key to avoiding sin - Pro 16:6
   4. The key to true wealth - Pro 22:4
2. Giving them love - Pro 15:17
   Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
3. Providing a peaceful family life - Pro 17:1
   Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting-and conflict.
4. A wise father (or mother) realizes that spiritual provisions are more important than material ones

C. TO ENSURE ADEQUATE MATERIAL PROVISIONS...

1. Be righteous - Pro 20:7
   The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.
2. Concentrate on acquiring wisdom and knowledge, not wealth - Pro 24:3-4
   A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.

II. RAISING CHILDREN

A. THE PROPER USE OF CORPOREAL PUNISHMENT...

1. Used properly, it is a demonstration of true love - Pro 13:24
   Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
2. Proper discipline has proper objectives...
   
   1. To remove foolishness from the child - Pro 22:15
      A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.
   2. To save the soul of the child - Pro 23:13-14
      Don’t fail to discipline your children. The rod of punishment won’t kill them. Physical discipline may well save them from death.
   3. To impart wisdom and to avoid shame - Pro 29:15
      To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
3. Proper discipline has its rewards - Pro 29:17
   Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
4. There must be the proper application of corporeal punishment - Pro 19:18
   Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

B. MORE WISDOM FROM A FAMILIAR VERSE - Pro 22:6

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

CONCLUSION

If He has spoken to you on any level, you need to come and get before Him to ask Him for the help you need to live like you are a member of God’s forever family!