Stay Close to Your Child

God’s Word, the Bible, presents thousands of truths to affirm, commands to obey and examples to heed.

1. Dr. James Dobson, Rev. Billy Graham, Rev. Luis Palau and others highly recommend that fathers encourage their children to read through the book of Proverbs, preferably in a modern translation. In the first few chapters of Proverbs, King Solomon gives fatherly advice to his son. The last chapter presents key insights on marriage. The entire book offers practical instructions for moral conduct and speech.

2. After you discuss key verses from the book of Proverbs with your child, Dr. Dobson recommends going on to the following New Testament verses on moral living:

• Matthew 15:19
• Romans 1:24
• Romans 13:13
• 1 Corinthians 6:18
• 1 Corinthians 10:8
• 2 Corinthians 12:21
• Galatians 5:19
• Ephesians 5:3
• Colossians 3:5
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3
• Jude 1:17

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On This Topic

• Introduction • Protecting the Emotional Health • If Your Child Is Struggling Emotionally • The Breakdown of the Family • Fathers and Their Child’s Faith • Fathers and their Child’s Behavior • How Moms Can Stay Close to Their Sons • The Importance of Dinnertime • Praying with Your Child • The Power of Modeling • Defining “Good Family Man” • The Power of Specific Instruction • The Bible’s Instructions for Moral Living • Teaching Respect for Girls and Women • What Does It Mean to Parent? • Teaching Your Child How to Work