01/09/2019
Thought provoking statements for parents from author and speaker Paul David Tripp:
"...Every time I exercise authority in the life of my child, it must be a beautiful picture of the authority of God because I'm there to teach children that authority is a good thing. It's a beautiful thing. It's a loving thing. It's a patient thing. It's a kind thing. It's a tender thing. It's a forgiving thing. It's a secure thing. It's a faithful thing. The way that I exercise authority is terribly important. Harsh, impatient, irritable, selfish, condemning authority deepens the natural rebellion of a child against not just your authority, but also God's authority. Your job is to teach children how beautiful authority is, so progressively they can find joy in surrendering to the authority God has placed in their life, and ultimately surrendering their hearts to the authority of God."
Paul Tripp is a pastor, author and conference speaker. He is connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.