Parenting Bible Study - Demonstrating God's Love
Characteristics of genuine love listed in these verses patience, kindness, does not envy, does not boast, is not proud, not rude, not self seeking, not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs, does not delight in evil, rejoices with truth, protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preseveres, love never fails.
The characteristics most parents are strong in are not self seeking, rejoices with truth, protects, and hopes. Dealing with needy, noisy and unruly children can be overwhelming for parents at times. If you take in all these love characteristics you can change the way you discipline your children. Keeping a child accountable for repeated misdeeds while "keeping no records of wrongs". Being patient and kind and persevering to be able to trust so they may learn to hope. That is a demonstation of God's love. Parents love your children because love never fails.
The characteristics most parents are strong in are not self seeking, rejoices with truth, protects, and hopes. Dealing with needy, noisy and unruly children can be overwhelming for parents at times. If you take in all these love characteristics you can change the way you discipline your children. Keeping a child accountable for repeated misdeeds while "keeping no records of wrongs". Being patient and kind and persevering to be able to trust so they may learn to hope. That is a demonstation of God's love. Parents love your children because love never fails.
