LIVING AS CHRISTIANS, Week of July 14-20, 2025, Be patient, but not permissive. Analysis and Answers.

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS, July 14-20, 2025, Be patient, but not permissive. Analysis and Answers.

Be patient, but not permissive (15 mins.) Analysis with the audience.

Read Ephesians 4:31. Then ask:

Why shouldn't parents discipline their children when they're angry?

The text mentions that we should avoid yelling and hurtful words, which indicates that such expressions do not build. When a parent corrects by yelling or using cruel language, it can break the child's spirit and lose their trust. Discipline should be an expression of love, not an emotional outlet.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Because when you're angry, you can say or do things you later regret. If parents correct their children in anger, they can hurt them emotionally or be unfair. It's better to calm down first and then correct with love. That way, children understand that you're trying to teach them, not punish them out of anger.

When a parent acts angrily, the child may feel rejected rather than corrected. This can damage the relationship between the parents and cause the child to fear rather than learn.

God shows us patience and love when he corrects us. Likewise, parents should imitate this example so that their children learn with respect, not fear.

Read Galatians 6:7. Then ask:

Why is it important for parents to teach their children that everything they do has consequences?

Because children need to understand from an early age that our decisions are not neutral; they always produce a result. If parents teach them that what they sow today will reap a harvest tomorrow, they will learn to make responsible, forward-looking decisions.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Because this way, they learn that their actions have results, good or bad. If they do good things, they will receive good things. If they do bad things, they will face consequences. Parents must teach this so that their children grow up knowing that their decisions matter and that they must act responsibly.

If children don't learn from a young age that there are consequences, when they grow up they may make bad decisions without thinking about the harm they cause.

Knowing there are consequences teaches children to be responsible and to think before they act. This will help them in school, with their friends, and later in life.

Play the video Be patient and bear with one another in love when dealing with your children. Then ask:

What lessons can we learn from this video?

Children also need understanding and support when facing difficult decisions. Sister Su wasn't hiding something out of malice, but because she was struggling to handle the situation. In the end, her father offered spiritual support by praying with her and reminding her that Jehovah will help her if she acts in faith. This shows that when a father listens, puts himself in his son's shoes, and offers sincere help instead of just making demands, the results are much more positive and the relationship strengthens.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We learn that being a parent isn't just about correcting your children, but also about being patient when they make mistakes or misbehave. Sometimes you can get angry quickly, but the video shows that it's better to take a deep breath, calm down, and speak to them lovingly. This way, they learn more and feel loved. It also reminds us that, as parents, we aren't perfect and that we all need to help and support each other with love.

The video helps us see that when we are patient, our children feel safe talking to us. This builds trust and makes them more likely to listen to our teachings.

I also realized that we won't always react well, but if we ask Jehovah for help and try to improve every day, we can be better parents and reflect the love He shows us.