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What Would Happen If...
While riding in the car, make up a continuing story by asking, "What Would Happen If?" and think about consequences.
At first, start with an outlandish idea. (What if a rhinoceros were driving the car?) Let the next person add a sentence or two. Then move on to the next person until each person has a turn.
After several stories, introduce a situation such as "What if Joey stole a pack of gum from the store?" Continue letting each one add a sentence to the situation.
Conclude with the thought that sin brings bad results and must be punished.
2
There's No "Getting Away" With Sin
As you are watching TV with your kids, point out situations where someone does wrong and what happens. (For example: a child lies and nothing happens)
Ask:
What do you think should happen to this person? (He should be punished)
Why is it wrong to do this? (It is breaking God's command/rule; it breaks relationships with others)
Why is it even worse if someone sins and appears to "get away" with it? (A person's conscience is hardened; a person might be tempted to do other sins)
3
Caring Correction
When your child disobeys or does something wrong, talk to him or her privately and ask, "If you were the parent, what would you do?"
Ask:
If you really loved someone would you let them do something wrong and ignore it? Why or why not? (He might get hurt, he might do other wrong things thinking that it didn't matter, you want to teach him the right way to go)
If you really loved someone would you let them do something wrong and ignore it? Why or why not? (He might get hurt, he might do other wrong things thinking that it didn't matter, you want to teach him the right way to go)
Read Hebrews 12:6 to see that God punishes and corrects those who are His children—those He loves.
Assure your children that it is BECAUSE you love them that you punish and correct them.
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