Parenting Against Entitlement: Lessons from Scripture

📖 Introduction

Parenting is one of the greatest responsibilities and privileges God entrusts to us. In a world where entitlement often thrives—a culture demanding rights without corresponding responsibilities—it is crucial for parents to guide their children in a way that cultivates gratitude, humility, and accountability. This 7-day study aims to equip you with biblical wisdom that gently pushes back against the spirit of entitlement and raises children who appreciate God’s gifts while growing into responsible adults.

Throughout this plan, you will encounter Scripture that teaches the heart of God toward children and the qualities He desires to form in them. Rather than simply giving in to demands or trying to shield children from all difficulty, the Bible calls parents to discipline with love, model humility by example, and foster an environment that cherishes work, patience, and dependence on God.

Each day’s reading focuses on a different aspect of parenting rooted in the Word. You will find reflections to help you apply these truths personally, journal prompts to deepen your own understanding and prayers to guide your conversations with God. May this study encourage you not only to parent wisely but also to model a heart posture that counters entitlement with grace and truth. Parenting is not about perfection but about faithfulness in handing down God’s values to the next generation.

Let us journey together toward raising children who delight in God’s goodness and live with grateful hearts that serve, love, and respect others. 🌿