What Proverbs Teaches Parents About Raising Wise Children

The book of Proverbs is one of God's most practical gifts to parents. Written as a father's instruction to his son and inspired by the Holy Spirit, Proverbs offers timeless wisdom for shaping a child's heart, forming godly character, and guiding children toward the fear of the Lord. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what Proverbs teaches about biblical parenting. Parenting, according to Scripture, is not merely about managing behavior but shepherding hearts toward Christ. Drawing from Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 4:23, and Proverbs 9:10, this episode unpacks how parents are called to instruct with wisdom, discipline with love, warn against foolishness, and model godliness in daily life. Biblical parenting is heart-focused, intentional, and anchored in reverence for the Lord. Parents are not called to perfection but to faithful obedience, trusting God's grace in the work of raising wise children. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/