God gave instructions on how to educate the future Kings of Israel in Deuteronomy, “And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites: And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.” – (Deuteronomy 17:18-20 KJV)

Three of our goals for the education of our children are outlined in Proverbs 22:17-21

1. Their trust will be in the Lord
2. They will know with certainty of truth of the Word of God
3. They will know how to give an answer to those who ask about the hope that is within them

“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?” – (Proverbs 22:17-21 KJV)

Posted by Chris Hogan on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 00:00 AM