Introduction

"Character Building" is the heart of discipline, and discipline, of course, is a very touchy subject! The best way to teach of course is always by example, but it goes without saying that parents rarely epitomise the characters that they would like to see in their children. Ultimately, I hope that our children will become disciples of Yeshua rather than merely of their parents, and so it seems to me that the basis of our study of character must be the Bible.

I say "study", because I do think that my poor example would be totally inadquate, and without looking more deeply into what God wants our characters to become, we're not going to get very far.

Themes

* Faithfulness * Honesty * Love * Joy * Peace * Patience * Kindness * Gentleness * Self-control * Diligence * Temperance * Compassion * Carefulness * Tenderness * Selflessness * Cleanliness * Tidiness * Orderliness * Thoroughness * Grace *

Recommendations for Literature and Textbooks

• "Shepherding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp, $13.95 the Elijah Co.,
  or £7.50 from Christian Educational Resources
• "Hero Tales" by * volumes I, II and III
• "You can Raise a Well Mannered Child" $10.99 the Elijah Co.
• "Building Christian Character" by Blair Adams & Joel Stein, $19.95 the Elijah Co.
• "The 21 Rules of This House" $11 Timberdoodle
• "Uncommon Courtesy" *
• "Polished Cornerstones" for girls, and
• "Plants Grown Up" for boys, both published by Doorposts at $40 each direct
• "For Instruction in Righteousness" also by Doorposts

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