Growing in Self-Control: Children’s Words and Actions

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this 7-day Bible study focused on the beautiful and vital topic of self-control for children, particularly regarding their words and actions. Parenting and nurturing children comes with unique challenges — one of the greatest being how to guide them to manage their behavior and speech wisely. This study will help readers explore biblical principles that promote self-control as a fruit of the Spirit, encouraging children to honor God in how they express themselves and act toward others.

Self-control is more than simply restraining impulses. It’s a reflection of a transformed heart, one guided by God's love and wisdom. Throughout this study, we’ll journey through well-known and powerful Bible verses that illustrate what true self-control looks like, why it’s important, and how God empowers us to live this way.

Children are wonderfully impressionable and capable of learning foundational habits that last a lifetime. By engaging with Scripture’s teachings on gentle speech, patient actions, and wise decisions, parents and mentors can nurture hearts that reflect Jesus’s love and character. Each day offers practical devotionals, reflection questions, journaling prompts, and prayers designed to equip adults and children alike.

As you commit to this week-long study, keep in mind that self-control is a process, not perfection. God’s grace covers every stumble along the way as we continually invite Him to shape our hearts and words. Let this be a time of growth, encouragement, and deepened faith as you embrace the journey of helping children flourish with self-control.