1. Parents must seek when raising their children.
(Making sound judgements based on spiritual wisdom and God’s word)
2 Samuel 13:6-9
So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to him, “I would like my sister Tamar to come and make some special bread in my sight, so I may eat from her hand.” 7) David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Go to the house of your brother Amnon and prepare some food for him.” 8) So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made the bread in his sight and baked it. 9) Then she took the pan and served him the bread, but he refused to eat. (NIV)
2. Parents must seek when raising their children.
(Actively participating; taking part in a person or activity)
2 Samuel 13:21, 22
When King David heard all this, he was furious. 22) And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar. (NIV)
3. Parents must seek when raising their children.
(Increased knowledge or understanding from God)
2 Samuel 13:24-27
Absalom went to the king and said, “Your servant has had shearers come. Will the king and his attendants please join me?” 25) “No, my son,” the king replied. “All of us should not go; we would only be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he still refused to go but gave him his blessing. 26) Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon come with us.” The king asked him, “Why should he go with you?” 27) But Absalom urged him, so he sent with him Amnon and the rest of the king’s sons. (NIV)
Discussion Questions:
1. How is the Holy Spirit equipping you with discernment for your family?
2. What serious discussion needs to take place with your children?
3. What enlightenment are you needing from God about your family?