The Unwasted Life

Tape 2411.08 [Proverbs Series] Senior Pastor, Gene Getz

The goal should be to nurture the image of God while nullifying the impact of sin.

An Old Testament Model

• Experience personal consecration. Deuteronomy 6:4-6.
• Emphasize biblical communication. Deuteronomy 6:7-9.
• Eliminate worldy contamination.Deuteronomy 6:4-6. Deuteronomy 8:10-11, 17.

A Powerful Proverb

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6.

• The power of imitation/exploration (Age 1-2).
• The process of identification (Age 2-3).
• The product of integration (Age 4).

A New Testament Perspective

Parenting:

“Do not exasperate.” Ephesians 6:4a; Colossians 3:21.

“Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4b; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12.

Reparenting:

“Builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:16.

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” Romans 12:10.