How to be a Christian and teach my child good things.?

Question

I am trying to be a Christian in the fullest degree by the way I act, talk, etc. The problem is I seem to be stuck and not doing well at making changes. I also have a 2 year old girl who is not God like and it is breaking my heart she uses the lords name in vain, says mean things, has no respect. WHat do I do? How do I make changes in me and change what she has learned?

If you have bible verses or specific books that would be great. Thank you/.

Answer 1

Hi

The best you can do is to be an example.  Your two year old uses the lord's name in vain?  Discipline.  You need to give her a consequence every time she does this, and be consistent with it.  She is a bit young to fully understand what she is even doing.  I am guessing she has picked it up from hearing it elsewhere like TV perhaps or from other people.  If people use this language in front of your child, don't be afraid to tell them to watch their mouth that your daughter is present and you don't want her hearing these things.

Have you taken the child to church?  This is a great place for her to make friends and learn by repeating what these kids do.  Not that they are perfect, by all means, they are not, but it is a start anyway.

Remember, you are the parent, you need to take the respect, not wait for her to give it.  Every time she is disrespectful, give a consequence.  Before you know it, it will stop and become habit for her NOT to be this way.  It may take a couple weeks of being really really consistent, but the outcome is worth it.  

I am a mother of 2 boys - 23 year old and a 13 year old and also a grandmother of a 2 1/2 year old.  I have been through it all and going through it again, as I keep my granddaughter while her parents work.

Ephesians 6:. " 1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2"Honor your father and mother"—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."[a] 4Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 6:7

7And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Colossians 3:20

20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

2 Timothy 3:15

15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Joshua. 24:2

And Joshua said unto all the people [of Israel], . . . choose you this day whom ye will serve; . . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"  

Isaiah 54:13

I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace.

Pray for them that the Lord would teach them and then be an example to them

Job would purify his children. He would get up early in the morning and offer a burnt offering for each of them". Job 1:5 So it is important that we "sacrifice some time each day to ask God to forgive them, to help them grow, to protect them, and to help them please Him.

Answer 2

Tell her all the good things Jesus did and all the children He helped.

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Answer 3

The problem is in the first three words of your question 'I am trying'.  Christianity is not a works centered religion.  Christianity is about what God does through you.  So stop trying and start praying.

Spend time in the Bible and let God's Spirit work through you.  As your family sees the changes, they will follow your example.

Parenting

Your 2 year old is not doing or saying anything that she hasn't seen/heard someone else do/say.  So be very careful what influences you allow to be around her.  Make sure that your friends and family understand that you don't want your baby exposed to rough, disrespectful language.  Also be sure that you are modeling respect, and kindness.  Babies are smart at this age, but not very discerning.  Anything bad they pick up and repeat at the most embarrassing time.

Answer 4

First don't worry and don't be afraid. Second you should pray everyday (3 times a day is good) and have her pray with you.  You can also buy Uncle Arthur's bedtimes stories and read to her from them.  You may also want to by Bible Readings for the Home for yourself. This book is in a question/answer format and it will refer you to specific Bible texts although the answer are also written in the book. It will refer you to specific texts. The next thing you should do is get a responsible adult Christian to keep you accountable.

Sidenote-There's nothing wrong with trying to be a good Christian.  Christianity is not 'centered' on work but if you read James you will find out that God expects us to do good works.  Moreover, you will find that the only way for others to know that the Holy Spirit is working in you is by your actions. When the spirit works, you must do good works according to the book of James.  Don't worry and don't be afraid.

Answer 5

Christianity is not a religion of works. As long as you believe and repent for your sins, you will be saved. About your child, I don't think bible verses will help much. Tell her about how God loves  her and about Jesus and his miracles, and explain to her that God wants her to be kind to others because God loves them all too. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 6

courios nailed it.do it GODS way noy your way. read proverbs 3; 5-6

Answer 7

This has nothing to do with being Christian.  If has to do with good parenting.  Bible verses are not going to help you.  She's two, so, yes, look at yourself and the influence you have.  Look at other people around her.  She's obviously hearing this from somewhere!  From there, you need to teach her that speaking like that is wrong and she needs to be punished.  

Answer 8

You may contact Jehovah's Witnesses for a free home Bible Study at no cost or obligation, and they will help you to apply the teachings of Scripture in your life.

We also have excellent books for children, such as "My Book of Bible Stories" and "Learn From the Great Teacher."

You may contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the first link below.

The second link is to the official JW website: