The True Parental Aim
W. F.V. Bartlett, D. D. Proverbs 4:10-11 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of your life shall be many.… What is the prime object we should seek for our children? It is to have them fixed and established in ways of wisdom and right paths. What are the means of securing this object? It is teaching them and leading them. This father had trained his son in character for wisdom and righteousness. Some fathers are only concerned for the physical wants of their households. Others are most concerned for the intellectual culture of their children. Yet others look chiefly after traits of character. The true aim of parents should be the culture of a God-fearing, God-obeying, God-loving character. In the world there is a woeful lack of character. Then — I. Teach children right views of life. 2. Teach children right habits. You lead them into right paths — (1) By your example. (2) By prayer. (3) By keeping them under the influence of the sanctuary. (W. F.V. Bartlett, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. WEB: Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.