Ephesians 4:17-32
You cannot change the nation without
addressing the family. The core
principles that lie at the foundation of our nation are not developed in the
chambers of legislation but in the living rooms of homes.
Core Principles for Christian
Parenting
I. Teach Your Child the Value of
the Truth v.25
We have become desensitized to
lying.
Just because something is true
doesn’t mean you have to tell it. That
is called gossip.
Truth is conforming one’s
words to reality; being real. Lying is PRETENDING.
How do people lie?
· Controlling a Response
· Lying by Omission
· Exaggerations
· Self-Protection
· Gossip or Flattery
Why do people lie?
· Fear of punishment
· Fear of conflict
· Fear of rejection
· Fear of loss
· Fear of
losing opportunity
· Fear of hurting
another:
The
fundamental reason why people lie is because it works. Lying is about immediate reward.
Having to lie about your life is the
first sign of the development of shame.
Guilt says "I did bad"
- Shame says "I am bad."
When a child is fearful of admitting
mistakes to a parent, the parent needs to review their reactions.
Honesty creates healthy self-worth and
allows healing responses to our mistakes from people who love us.
If real Christianity would be
expressed with its fears, failures and faults along with
its faith, more people could believe it.
