Book Review: Parenting: Successful Christian Parenting by John MacArthur
A lot of ideas look great when we hear them but when we think through them you realize how they don’t actually aren’t realistic .And hence this is One of my favorite books on parenting Because its makes sense with reality and compassion.
Here are few of the topics covered
Part 1
Shade for Children
Finding a balance – Correcting Behaviours, When and when not to Isolate
Knowing their Value in Christ
Teaching the Gospel – Holiness of God, Sinfulness of Man, Diligent Teaching by Parents
Part 2
Wisdom literature – Fear of God which helps to choose right from wrong ,Tools to Guard their Mind(what we put in makes a big difference on who we become), Need to Obey Parents and Authority(School ,Government),
Wisdom – Selecting friends, Character Training – Self control, Relationship with the opposite sex – Physical intimacy, Wise Money Management, Value of Hard work
Part 3
Structured Home – Role of a Father, Role of Mother, Role of a Child
Right method to train children without provoking or condescending Children
Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Ephesians 5:22 “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
