BUILD APPRECIATION FOR THE BIBLE'S MORAS STANDARDS -Conclusion

 Discuss how applying Bible principles benefits us. When you read the Bible or the daily text together, discuss how Bible principles have helped your family. For example, does your child see the benefits of being diligent and honest? (Hebrews 13:18) You might also emphasize how applying Bible principles protects us physically and emotionally. (Proverbs 14:19, 30) Discussing such principles will likely help your child to appreciate the Bibles advice even more. - Read PROVERBS 2:10, 11.

Steve a father in France, explains how he and his wife help with their teenage son, Ethan to see the love that is behind Jehovah's laws: We ask him such questions as, 'Why does Jehovah require that we respect this principle? How does this show that he loves us? What would happen if you did not apply that principle?" Conversations like these have helped Ethan to make Jehovah's moral standards his own. Steve adds: "Our goal is to help Ethan to see that the Bible contains wisdom that is far superior to human wisdom." 

Train your child to apply Bible principles. One opportunity to do so is when your child is assigned to read a book as part of the school project. The book may present the idea that characters who engage in immoral act or who display outbursts of anger are worthy of imitation. You might encourage your child to think about the actions of the characters in the light of Bible principles. (Proverbs 22:24, 25; 1 Corinthians15:33; Philippians 4:8) That may equip him to give a witness to his teacher and fellow students during class discussions of the assigned material.

Next time: PREPARE YOUR CHILD TO DEFEND HIS BELIEFS

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