HS Conference recap -- part 2

Just to follow up my last post, here are my notes I took for the seminar entitled "Teach Them Diligently - Part 2".  It didn't immediately follow the first but it will cause less confusion for anyone reading.  :)

**Teach Them Diligently, Part 2 -- Lou Priolo (Deuteronomy 6:6-9)
III. Scripture is profitable for CORRECTION
- use scriptures to convict of sin (prosecutor) but also to put back on their feet (physician)
- useful to correct any attitudes, actions and motives that are not Christ-like
- correction is very similar to putting off sin; training in righteousness is putting on biblical character.
1. Identify specific patterns of sin in a child's heart; don't focus on one sin but look for the pattern (i.e. selfishness, pride, fear, worry); deal with the arsonist not just the little fire.
2. Identify portions of scripture that address the sins; i.e. selfishness - Phil. 2:3; Anger - James 4:1; worry - Matt. 6:25. Also look for people in the Bible who struggled with same or similar sin and how they dealt with temptation, confession and restoration.
-must explain Biblical reason for not sinning.
- keep a list of sin and reference in back of Bible for each child.

Questions to ensure thorough correction!
1. Does child need to change his mindset about _____ ?
2. Have I addressed thoughts / motives of his heart?
3. Has he confessed to all involved parties?
4. Is restitution in order?
5. Does he understand what God expects him to do when he finds himself in the same circumstance next time?

IV. Scripture is profitable for TRAINING
- if momentary sin is corrected still not the end.  If it is habitual, it will return unless child is trained in righteousness.
- GOAL is to help our children live Christ-like not just not like the devil.
- 1 Tim. 4:7 "exercise yourself town godliness." Good habits can be called 2nd nature.
- sword of the spirit is "ramah", different word than "logos" which is Word of God;  Bible used for defense should be in their hearts and on their tongues.  Ps. 40:8; Ps. 119:11; Matt. 4:4; Ps. 119:72
-train children to communicate properly; Communication Pie: 1/3 words / 1/3 non-verbal / 1/3 tone of voice.