How to Keep Children from Getting Bitter

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The First Biblical Example: Esau's Bitter Cry The first mention of bitterness in the Bible appears in a son: Esau, the child of Isaac and Rebekah. When he felt he had been wronged, Esau cried out with a "bitter cry." Tragically, Esau ended up rejecting the grace of God and becoming a profane fornicator. It's as if God was issuing a warning to all parents: Protect your children from becoming bitter. How to Protect Your Children from Bitterness: Emphasize the importance of forgiveness - Teach children never to become bitter, no matter what happens to them. Teach them to control their angry natures - Help children manage and master their emotions early. Stay with your original mate - Marital stability protects children from deep wounds. Keep lines of communication open - Maintain healthy dialogue with your children at all times. Draw the line of obedience where God draws it - Don't add burdensome rules beyond Scripture. Take seriously God's negative commands - Honor God's "do not" instructions. Get victory over anger - Parents must model freedom from anger themselves. Fathers must be involved with ALL their children - Every child needs their father's active engagement. Teach children to run TO responsibility - Train them to embrace, not avoid, their duties. Encourage children to receive God's grace - Help them understand and accept the grace God offers them. Running Time: 56 minutes Show more