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What does the Bible mean when it says train up a child? ›

Understanding Proverbs 22:6 in its original context reveals that it is a warning, not a promise. It is a warning to parents that if they allow their children to have their own way, they will not depart from that foolishness when they are older.

In a broader sense, this proverb could be interpreted as a warning not to discard the boundaries set by prior generations. A modern adage notes that before one takes down a fence, it's important to know why it was put up in the first place.

Proverbs 22:6 solidly affirms that parental guidance plays an essential role in the spiritual maturation of children. The words for 'Train up' are commonly thought to mean Bible reading, going to church, and memorizing the Bible.

God's instruction to us is to train our children in the way of the Lord so that when they are old, they will not depart from it. May God help us not to fail in this task and help us to escape the consequences of ineffective parenting in our old age in Jesus name.

Solomon commends "skillful" work in this final verse of Proverbs chapter 22. The word "skillful" here is from the Hebrew word mahiyr, which can also mean "timely" or "prompt." The general idea is that of a worker who is diligent and capable of finishing excellent work in good time.

The teaching is not that we should never lend, or never give; rather, we should be careful not to place our resources in jeopardy over another person's irresponsibility. If the borrowing person cannot fulfil the terms of the loan, the creditor may demand the debtor's furniture as payment.

Guarding our hearts from a scriptural perspective means for us to be alert, through the power of Christ within us, to what enters and dwells in our hearts. We need to be aware of what we say and do, because over time, our thoughts and actions shape the status of our hearts.

Those who take advantage of others, denying them justice, will eventually pay a steep price. No one can rebel against God without reaping a harvest of judgment.

Proverbs 22:1–16 dispenses practical advice about gaining a good reputation, avoiding danger, setting children on a good path, finances, pure living, and the Lord's watchfulness and judgment. These verses also speak on the absurdity of laziness, the danger of evil words, and the sin of oppressing the poor.

“The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender's slave.” (Proverbs 22:7). Those who have money usually have power — so they usually set the rules in society. While those who borrow money are indeed at the mercy of their lenders: you either pay back the loan or lose your collateral.

What does it mean to train a child? ›

Child Training Is Instruction, Interference, Consequences, and Modeling/Correcting. Training is constant instruction, interference with immature and inappropriate behavior, consequences of some sort, and modeling or requiring a correction of that behavior, with constant attention to the relationship all the while.

It is a controlled, loving act accompanied by teaching from the Bible that is intended to help discipline a child into happy submission to parents and God.

Definition of 'train up'

If someone trains you up, they teach you new skills or give you the necessary preparation so that you will reach the standard required for a particular job or activity. [British, informal] The company has a policy of employing recent graduates and training them up. [ VERB noun PARTICLE]