Parents - Shepherd Your Children

"You should know  well the appearance of your flock." - PROVERBS  27:23.

SHEPHERDS in ancient Israel led  rigorous life.  They not only had to endure  heat and cold but also had to protect their flocks from predators, both animal and human.  Shepherds inspected the sheep regularly and treated any that were sick or injured.  They gave special attention to the lambs because they were delicate and lacked the strength of full-grown sheep. - GENESIS 33:13.


In some respects, Christian parents are like shepherds, displaying qualities that are valuable to literal shepherds.  They have the responsibility to raise their children "in the disciple and admonition  of Jehovah." (Ephesians 6:4) Is that an easy assignment?  No! Children are faced with an onslaught of satanic propaganda as well as their own imperfect inclinations.(2 Timothy 2:22;1 John 2:16)  If you have children, how can you help them? Let us consider three things you can do to shepherd your children-know them, feed them, and guide them.

Next time: Parents - Shepherd Your Children - KNOW YOUR CHILDREN

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