We would do well to remember these four steps when our children transgress: Call them aside. Take time to deal with the matter. Don’t just fly off the handle or let it slide. Put down what you’re doing and take your child aside. Let your child know that the matter is serious enough to merit your undivided attention. Tell them what precept they’ve broken. Open your Bible and show your child why the Bible says what he did was wrong. Let him know that this isn’t just a matter of preference, but one of absolute importance based on God’s Word. If you can’t find a precept in the Bible, ask yourself
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