17 of the Most Awesome Biblical Truths Boys Better Embrace Now
Inside: How do I raise these boys to be leaders and respectable men? What good truths will let their light shine in this current world?
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I know nothing about boys.
There I said it, and God has given me four boys and one girl.
I didn’t have any brothers, or boy playmates growing up.
The closest boy I interacted with was a cousin, who I saw a few times a year.
The jokes on me! What the heck am I doing?
Here are some things my boys have taught me:
- Objects can be right in front of them and they can’t see them.
- If clothes are next to the laundry basket, that’s as good as getting them in the laundry basket.
- Dirty, stinky socks are meant to be left lying around on counters, under tables, and behind books.
How do I raise these boys to be leaders and respectable men?
What do I need to teach them so that they can let their light shine in this current world?
What can I do to build character, which makes them charming to future wives and others within their circle?
What Do You Desire for Your Boy?
First and foremost, I desire that my boys have:
- An intimate relationship with God
- A work-in-progress character that embraces growth in God’s image
- Chivalry and gentleman-like manners
- Love for themselves and their relationships
- Strong work ethic and respect for others
- Healthy self-worth
The truth is all these qualities won’t happen without God’s wisdom and guidance.
If left to my own parenting, I know I’ve already screwed up.
My best parenting action is to pray for each of my boys, asking for help, wisdom, and direction for each of my sons.
To be the best men in life, God needs to be involved. Share on XOur culture isn’t going to give our boys any of these qualities.
We are officially called the rape culture when it comes to how boys treat girls.
Boys, within this culture, are objectifying or denigrating females currently and have little regard for the importance of sex within the marital bed.
If you haven’t noticed over the last few years, hate, violence, and disintegration have increased and our world is moving farther away from God.
I don’t want my boys to conform to the society around them, but rather I want the voice of God to be the foundation of their heart.
Drawing on God in absolute truth throughout life is what I want my boys to grasp.
Good Truths Boys Need to Know
- God gave you a purpose which can only be fulfilled through you.
- The Holy Spirit gives you unique spiritual gifts.
- Jesus died on the cross for you, if you believe in Him you will receive eternal life. You don’t have to do anything.
- Your appreciation for this gift is to live better as you grow more like Christ.
- The Lord of Lords loves you totally and completely and will never stop loving you.
- Jesus is for you always.
- Our Father in Heaven wants to bless you.
- God’s rules are not to make your life worse, but to make it better.
- You will have hard times.
- Our Savior is your permanent anchor in those hard times.
- God’s Word will never fail you.
- You need Christian friends to help you on this faith journey.
- Respecting and serving others is a way to show God’s love.
- The Lord is the only one who can fulfill your desires.
- Humans will let you down, but God never will.
- Being strong isn’t only about physical strength, but standing up even in fear when you know something is not right according to God.
- Hard work in your life will reflect what you believe.
Our Boys Can Be Lights in this World
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12, NLT).
As I look forward to the future, praying for my boys is the first step.
We can pray for our boys’ hearts to be open to receive teaching from God.
We can also ask God to give them spiritual wisdom to live for their purpose and to understand and use their spiritual gifts.
Our sons can be the beacons of light in the storm of our society.
May they draw into God amidst their daily lives.
We can’t change an evil culture, but we can impact our boys to leave a mark on the culture. Share on XAs my boys grow older, I’m learning more and more about their gender.
I can tell you nothing pulls at the hearts strings than when one of my boys tells me “thank you” or leans in for a hug.
When I find those dirty socks and laundry next to the hamper, I will chuckle because I know this season won’t last forever.
While I’m teaching my boys these truths, I’ll also take hold of them myself.
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I hear ya. I have three sons and I’ve learned a lot about the male gender over these last, almost, 22 years. I was nervous to have boys, thinking I knew nothing about them, but — oh the joy we would have missed without them. So grateful for these creatures I’m still learning to understand. — Great list, and yes–prayer. Prayer is our biggest influence over our children, especially as they grow into adulthood. Good word today, Julie. Thanks for sharing. 🙂 ((hug))
Brenda- Thanks for your encouragement and friendship!
This is some good stuff right here, Julie. I have a boy and a girl and realise that many of these tips apply to them both. Thanks for sharing and giving me a little hope for the journey.
Hugs and blessings!
Marva- thank you!
Boys are interesting…… As for laundry about ten years into living in our home I asked our son to put something in the laundry room, and he asked, “where is the laundry room?”
I love the truths you are giving to your sons.
Maree Dee- that is hilarious! Thanks for sharing, I laughed out loud!
Julie, this is great. I have been writing prayers out for my husband and each my children. The truths you’ve listed here will definitely make it into my prayers for my boys. Thanks, Kelli
Kelli- thank you! I hope they are helpful:)
You’ve packed a lot of wisdom into an inspiring post. Your family will be blessed as you live out these truths with them.
Thank you Susan! Blessings!
Oh my word, Julie! I am right there with you. I grew up in a house full of girls and when it comes to my son, I often feel like I have no idea what I am doing. Thanks for these great thoughts when it comes to raising our boys! <3
Thank you, Jessica for stopping by! Good luck and God’s blessings with mothering a son 🙂
As a mother of 2 boys, I Love Love Love this Julie! So well done and excellent advice.
Thank you Crystal!
Hugs! Happy Easter to you!
I burst out laughing when I read, “Objects can be right in front of them and they can’t see them.” Oh. My. GOODNESS! That is so my son! My husband says he needs to tie a notebook and pencil around his neck to write things down. But…our son is such a delight. Always hugging me. Always making us laugh. Standing up for the girls…showing them respect. AND…he is getting baptized this Sunday. I love him so much.
Thanks for sharing on Grace and Truth.
Aimee- glad to know it isn’t only my husband and sons who do this:) That is awesome about your son, good job momma!
This is so good and important that we teach our boys how to be rightness and good hearted young men, we live in a time where there isn’t a lot of that.Thanks for linking up with Literacy Musing Mondays hop! Hope to see you next week. And have a great week,
Connie
Thank you Connie! So glad you stopped by:)
This is remarkable–thank you for sharing this and being such a great example!
Thanks Lance! I appreciate it!
Such a great list! I also loved the book by Heather Haupt Knights in Training
Melissa- thank you! I will check out that book!
“I don’t want my boys to conform to the society around them, but rather I want the voice of God to be the foundation of their heart.” Amen!!
I have two stepsons and watching them grow into young men reminds me how much I have to trust God. Thank you for sharing such a humble and Christ centered approach to parenting boys.
Jen- We need so much trust in our parenting journey, don’t we?!?
Hello Julie! Glad to be here. Your post is timely because we’re living at a time when the pressure to conform to the world is so high. In emphasising godliness, you will be preparing your boys to face the onslaught and stand out from the crowd in a positive way. Your post is a guide that other Christian parents will find helpful. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Edith- thank you for your kind words! I was hoping this post helped others like it helped me!
oh Yes! we can never change the culture and it’s corruption but as mother’s destined for these boys in Jesus we can always train them to leave an impact of God’s transforming love. I loved this post. gave me so much of Hope in raising my little boy.
Ann- so glad you found it helpful!