1 . Many of our heroes of the faith were

.

Doctrine:

2 . God expects

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of teens than our world does.

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

3 . Teen don’t

how much you know until they know how much you

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.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 So we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

4 . More is

than taught with teens.

Romans 2:21-24 While you preach against stealing, do you steal? You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

5 . A teen’s disobedience typically has an underlying

issue.

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

6 .

you say it is just as important as what you say.

Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

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Application:

7 . Teens need a glorious

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.

Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

8 . Teens need to be trained in

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.

Colossians 1:9-10 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

9 . Teens need to be prepared for

.

1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

10 . Teens need to stay away from

influences.

Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

11 . Teens need to be instructed in a

worldview.

1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.

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Summary:

12 . Do the

of parenting your teens!

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What did God teach you in this message?
2. Where have you lowered the standard in parenting?
3. How do your teens practically receive love?
4. What character areas is God asking you and your teens to grow in?
5. How can we pray for each other related to our parenting?