Some quotes we discussed from our meeting today. We missed you if you were absent.

Once others begin to lean on human reasoning as their main source of direction in raising children, the Bible ceases to have the preeminence as the basis for all conduct and decisions. Consequently, such mothers do not have the confidence to believe they are able, with God’s help, to discern what’s best for their children against the advice of an expert. (p. 31)

If our major life focus is to learn and apply God’s Word, we will have precious little time to pursue things that will not matter in eternity, or will we desire any such pursuit. Our life focus is defined by our priorities and the importance we give to God’s Word. Our priorities will always reflect our life focus, and they will change when our life focus changes. Be sure, therefore, that your focus is firmly fixed on Christ and your affections on things above, not on the things of this earth. This focus is the essence of wise and effective parenting. (p. 33)

God provides us with basic principles (or truths) found in His Word so they can serve as foundational rules of action. We use them as a guide even as we weigh the tremendous number of variables that might occur in any one situation. The major purpose of this workbook isn’t to provide a lot of miscellaneous information or specific advice about children. This book’s major purpose is to help you learn basic biblical principles, or precepts, that will enable you to make truly wise and specific decisions on behalf of your children no matter what circumstances present themselves in your particular experiences. Information can be good and helpful, but information alone is not enough to give you success in raising your children. Information must always be coupled with God’s wisdom if it is to benefit your family. (p. 35)

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