FOM Notes

Creating Boundaries: The Value of Discipline
Part 2 of 4 in the series “Help, I’m A Parent!”

August 9, 2009 Pastor Scott Oldenburgh

“The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young – let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance – for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline . . . but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”

Proverbs 1:1-7, 33

REALITY OF LIFE

ž Every person is limited by (boundaries)

TRUTH OF PARENTING

ž It is the (parent’s) responsibility to teach their children the value of boundaries

PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE

ž Boundaries are taught by the establishment of (discipline)

THE VALUE OF DISCIPLINE

ž Through discipline we learn (wisdom)

The ability to choose (right & wrong) for themselves

ž Through discipline we learn (correction)

The maturity to evaluate (consequence and reward)

ž Through discipline we learn (freedom)

The willingness to live in (God’s provision)