Wednesday, November 27 ~ Listen . . . to the discipline of your father.​—Prov. 1:8.

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, November 27

Listen . . . to the discipline of your father.—Prov. 1:8.

 

Jehovah has assigned parents—not grandparents or anyone else—the privilege of raising their children in the truth. (Prov. 31:10, 27, 28) Still, parents who do not know the local language may need help to reach their children’s heart. Arranging for such help need not mean abdicating their spiritual responsibility; rather, it can be part of bringing up their children “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.” (Eph. 6:4) For example, parents may ask elders in the congregation for suggestions on conducting family worship and for help in providing good association for their children. Also, they may invite other families to join them in family worship from time to time. Further, many young people thrive under the influence of spiritually balanced companions who may, for example, accompany them in the ministry and share with them in wholesome recreation.—Prov. 27:17. w17.05 11-12 ¶17-18

[Edwin34]

 

[bushbard]

Great little clips Edwin.

[bushbard]

What a wonderful provision Jehovah gives us in brother's and sisters and his Word that can encourage and help parents with their children without usurping their responsibility.

 

We are all at different levels of spirituality and as we grow Jehovah helps us with many daily life situations.  Some families find themselves in situations today brought on by this system of things and outside the original parameters Jehovah put in place, but loving advice based on God's word can help them through it.

 

May Jehovah's spirit help all those in this situation.

 

Bro Merv and Sister Chris

 

 

[georider]

Sometimes, parents need the influence of spiritual companions to assist with children.