From their interactions with other children to the instruction and correction they receive at home, children interpret their experiences through a worldview that seeks to answer their fundamental questions: Who am I? What am I for? Where can I find joy? For this reason, we need to provide our children with a compelling, biblical framework for understanding the world God created and their role in it.
Instructing a child’s heart is essential to shepherding a child’s heart. The instruction you give them not only informs their minds, but is also directed toward persuading their hearts of the wisdom and truthfulness of God’s ways. Engrave truth on your children’s hearts, not to control or dominate them, but to direct them to the greatest joy and happiness they can experience—delighting in God and the excellence of His ways.
