This chart idea was inspired by a friend of mine. It helps give a visual (she has pictures drawn on hers for her pre-schooler) to train your child in how to put off sin and put on righteousness.
Ginger Plowman teaches in her book "Don't Make Me Count To Three" that training your child in what he/she can do, rather than just giving them the instruction of what they can't do helps apply 1 Corinthians 10:13 by providing a way out in temptation. (Knowing what TO DO when tempted to sin in anger).
Our chart looks like this:
"In your anger do not sin..."
Ephesians 4:26a (NIV)
WHEN
I AM ANGRY:
I may NOT:
v Yell
v Throw
v Fight
(Hit or Kick)
v Force
(Push or Pull)
I MAY:
- Pray (for a right heart attitude)
- Play (with something else)
- Read (until I calm down)
- Communicate (in a respectful voice)
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