Raising Godly Boys Minute

Is your son ready?

John David was giving the boys a last-minute pack check before heading out on a week-long hike and campout of over eighty miles, when he noticed they only had one water bottle apiece.  The trails were long and dusty, and many times there would be no streams or rivers along the way, and they could only find water to filter at the end of the day.  He quickly got them more water bottles, and they were ready for the trip.

One sip of a Sunday sermon is not enough to carry your son through the week.  Teach him to drink deeply of the word, daily refreshing himself by streams of pure water in scripture. Morning and nightly draughts from God’s word will sustain him, clear his mind, and give him strength to carry on.

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Here’s an idea for studying the Bible with your teenage son.

First, find a simple Bible reading plan online. Each day, you and your son read the passage together or own your own.

Then, after reading the passage, go through the H.E.A.R. acronym.  This was created by Pastor Robbie Gallaty.

H stands for– Highlight a verse that stands out
E— Explain what this verse means
A— Apply this to your  life
And R— Respond to God’s Word.

Pastor Robbie says he created this acronym to eliminate many of the excuses people give for not understanding God’s word. It’s also an excellent catalyst for sparking spiritual conversations between you and your son. Pray about giving the H.E.A.R method a try.

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William Wallace, who fought for Scottish independence, recalls this quote his uncle used to tell him: “I tell you a truth: Liberty is the best of things, my son; never live under any slavish bond.”

Teach your son to walk in freedom.  Many things in this life will seek to enslave him: twisted immorality, the pursuit of selfish ends and amassing wealth, or a life of ease and pleasure.  But it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. 

Your son is free from the bondage of Pharisaical judgment, Corinthian licentiousness, and everything in between.  Whom the son sets free is free indeed. 

So help him fight his battles, help free him from society’s grip, and let him soar with eagle’s wings so he, in turn, may reach out and help free others.

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Integrity. We sometimes call it, “Honor,” or “Our Word.”
If we say, “You have my word,” we wish for that person to believe us and trust us. Not just now, but in the future as well.
Yet, Integrity is a difficult thing for young men to build in today’s society. They are surrounded by peers, cultural icons, and even relatives who lie to “save their backsides.”
The Bible says, “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.”*
God said we could believe His Word unto salvation and everlasting life. And if our young men are to follow in the Master’s footsteps, then having integrity that mirrors their Master should be a priority. Not only for themselves, but for their posterity too.
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John Eldredge writes,  “Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts. That is what little boys play at. That is what men's movies are about. You just see it. It is undeniable.”

In today’s world, those desires can become distorted, twisted, or boys can be shamed out of righteous desires to pursue the lies society paints with glitter and holds up as bait.

You can affirm your boys in their desires for adventure, victory, and love, and do it with purpose.  Teach them the right battles to fight.  Give them tremendous adventures to live.  Train them to be ready to rescue. 

Surround your son with men and boys seeking a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue.

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