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And that from a child thou has known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (2Tim. 3:15-17)
Everywhere I go I hear parents asking why children behave the way they behave…why adults behave the way they behave and why the world seems to be getting worse.
The answer…is pretty simple. First, we are all born sinners. Second, we all need the Holy Spirit to change us. While we, as parents can not make our children choose Jesus as their savior, we can help them by reading God’s word to them…daily. Not just once a day, but throughout the day.
Before I began homeschooling, I sought out good, Biblical doctrine for helping raise my children. However, a few years ago, I was introduced to Doorposts…and I wish I had known about them….well before I had children.
I love their Topical reference guide for Biblical Child-training: For Instruction In Righteousness! It is a beautifully written guide that can be used throughout the day as a quick reference for individual problems in our homes…and as a family worship and Bible Study guide.
The book is divided into various topics with subtopics:
- Sins of a Proud Heart: Pride, Self-Righteousness, Hypocrisy, Stubbornness/Self-will, Disobedience, Defiance, Scoffer/Scorner, Arguing/Contention, Brawling Woman, Vanity/Over-Concern for Beauty, Judging Others, Confidence in Riches
- Sins of Discontent: Complaining/Ingratitude, Selfishness/Greed, Envy/Jealousy, Covetousness, Rules for Borrowers, Theft
- Sins of Unbelief: Easily Swayed/Double-Minded, Backsliding, Discouragement/Giving Up, Depression, Fear, Worry/Anxiety
- Sins of an Undisciplined Life: Laziness, Unfaithful Employee, Haste, Impatience/Irritability, Anger, Gluttony/Pleasure-seeking, Drunkenness/Drug Abuse, Immorality/Sexual Sin
- Sins of the Tongue: Lying/Deceit/Dishonesty, Shifting Blame/Making Excuses, False Witness, Gossip/Slander/Tattletale, Meddling/Busybody, Foolish, Unclean Speech, Flattery
- Sins of an Unloving Heart: Hatred, Bitterness, Hitting/Biting/Kicking/Harming Others, Revenge, Bullying/Cruelty, Unkind, Unwise Speech, Insensitivity/Lack of Compassion
- Sins in Relationships: Bad Friendships, Poor Manners, Teasing/Trouble making
For Instructions in Righteousness does not stop there, though. It includes:
Comparisons of the Obedient and the Disobedient:
- Foolishness vs. Wisdom
- Wickedness vs. Righteousness
- Comparison Worksheet
Last, it has a great way to help you and your family with more resources:
- Helping your Children Learn from Scripture
- Using FIIR For Life-Changing Bible Study
- Thoughts on Rewarding Children
- Thoughts on Paying Children for work
This is the third edition of For Instruction In Righteousness. I keep it on our couch in our living room…it’s next to a beautiful table my Aunt refinished…with a lamp and a place for a cup of tea. I read through a section every morning with our children. What do I read? I write down (each day) different heart issues we have in our home (including my own)…then, the next morning, we will sit as a family and read through various scripture and recommendations found in For Instruction In Righteousness. This is not the only time I use this book. During the day, as each child runs into a problem….we will sit down together and talk about it (in private). We will read recommended scripture and pray.
I believe this book will become extremely tattered and worn in our home. I love the recommended reading in it for Bible Study and am thankful to have it.
Now for the fun part….I get to give a copy away
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I am sharing this great giveaway at Hip Homeschool Mom’s giveaway day!
Disclosure: I received a free copy of For Instruction in Righteousness, in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.
Go to the Ant chart would be great in our home. Would help me be able to show my kiddos where in scripture about work.
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This is awesome! I brought the If-Then Chart at a Homeschool convention and it got left behind at a hotel one day. I couldn’t remember who made them. I sort of made my own, but it’s just not the same. Thanks! For Instruction in Righteousness looks great!
I love the dolls to teach clothing yourself in Christian qualities! And I think we may go ahead and order the If-Then chart. It all looks wonderful and so very sweet.
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I learned that Doorposts has a Google Group…and I joined!
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I retweeted your tweet about the contest.
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20 years in the making! That is wonderful!!!!!
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I tweeted about this giveaway!
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I shared this on facebook (A Day In The Life)
I follow you on Facebook and also follow your blog!
I would love the if-then chart. I just haven’t gotten around to ordering it.
I already follow doorposts on facebook.
I learned that they have a bible- based character training curriculum. Hope I’m ok to enter from the UK
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I’m greatly encouraged by the Doorpost blog….very practical! And we’re doing the “Put on Chart” activities for Bible time right now.
Thanks for the opportunity!
I follow Doorposts on fb. Thanks!
I didn’t realize there were paper dolls with the Put-On Chart! How fun!
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For Instructions in Righteousness was one of my favorite parenting resources as our kids grew up in our home. I highly recommend it to moms of young kids in our Sunday School. I show them my copy and they “see” how much I used it.
I learned they have a Bible-Based Character Training Curriculum that I really want to get
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I keep seeing “Doorposts” stuff on blogs and have never gotten around to truly investigating until after reading your post today! Oh, my stars. I love them! I cannot wait to share this information with my hubbers. I’m really excited about their resources for Character Building for Boys – I’ll share that at some point with my Warrior Prayers Groups!
Thank you so much for sharing – would love to win!
I “like” doorposts on FB!
I tweeted!
How did I not like your FB page until now?
Well, I do now.
I visit Doorposts all of the time to look around and drool! I particularly want a Brother Offended chart. I think that would help us immensely!!
I follow Doorposts on FB! /kchara
I tweeted! @TPHAcademy
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I’ve been wanting to get this for my children! My mom used the if/then chart when we were kids.
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We have this book and we use it daily, I highly recommend it!!
Great giveaway!
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I would love to get this book. I think it would be SO helpful to my family