The Influences on Our Children (Proverbs 1:8-10)
THEME: “People (Especially when young) are easily influenced, so parents must take charge of their child’s influences.”
I. The Impressionable Youth
A. They must listen to their parents
B. They must not listen to ungodly influences (Proverbs 13:20)
II. The Parent’s Authority (Proverbs 29:15; Ephesians 6:1-4; Jeremiah 35:18-19)
III. The Hinderances of Influences
A. The Biblical Basis (Romans 13:14, 16:19)
B. The Practical Application
1. Determine Friends
2. Determine Ault Influences
3. Control Media Accessibility
IV. The Anticipation of Influences (Proverbs 4:14-15; Proverbs 5:3-4)
V. The Use of Good Influences
A. Parental Influence (Proverbs 17:6)
B. Friendship Influence
C. Other Influences