Point 13

Question 1

What is point 13?

Answer 1

Train them, remembering continually how God trains his children 

Question 2

Point 13, how does God push us to grow through training?

Answer 2

He gives us as much blessing, learning and suffering as we can bear to the end of growing in him.

Question 3

Point 13, does God give us everything we want?

Answer 3

No, he specifically withholds things for our own good and his glory 

Question 4

Point 13, what is the role of trials and afflictions in training?

Answer 4

To chasten us, and to grow us in perseverance, Romans five 

Question 5

Point 13, how should we view not having our own way ?

Answer 5

We look back with fondness, understanding, knowing that God‘s way is infinitely better 

Question 6

Point 13, knowing these things, how should we train our children?

Answer 6

Fear not to withhold things you think will do harm, don’t hesitate to command though they may not understand, don’t lean away from correction. Above all don’t fear short term unhappiness