, but it looks like a terrific tool to help us bring the gospel to bear in our families. Farley's point is one that evangelical Christians desperately need to recover: "The goal of Christian parenting is heart transformation" (43). Far too often, our goal is transferring morality. And moralism kills the gospel. I'll argue that this is a rebuke fundamentalist Christians need every bit as much as a wider spectrum of evangelicals.Farley argues that parents can substitute many things for the gospel: techniques, therapy, and even . . . religion (50-51). In their place, he proposes seven ways the gospel affects parents (46-48). The gospel . . .
- Teaches Christian parents to fear God.
- Motivates parents to lead by example.
- Centers families in their male servant leaders.
- Teaches and motivates parents to discipline their children.
- Motivates parents to teach their children.
- Motivates parents to lavish their children with love and affection.
- Is the solution for inadequate parents.
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Is this some kind of announcement?
Yes! It is with an indescribable array of emotions that I can announce that I am a . . . youth pastor.
Man, you had quite a posting flurry here.
I also recommend Ted Tripp's .
Just sayin'.
Hm, that was supposed to say Tedd Tripp's /Shepherding Your Child's Heart/.
Just finished this last month. Excellent read!
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