The Historical Background of Psalm 51:
-King David’s sin against God in 2 Samuel 11-12
The Meaning of Psalm 51
1- Understanding Sin
-Pride before God
-Rebellion against God
-Guilt under God
2- Understanding Repentance
-Awareness of my true spiritual condition
-Ownership of my responsibility for my sin
-Turn from sin to God
-A broken and humbled heart
3- Understanding Mercy
-Grace comes from God
-Forgiveness comes from God
-A New Heart comes from God
The Application to Parenting
1- Parents and kids have the same heart problem.
2- Kids need to see their true spiritual condition.
3- A child's biggest struggle is not with their parents but with God.
4- A changed heart must precede lasting transformation.
Helpful Parenting Practices:
1- Model repentance to your kids.
2- Lift up the holiness of God.
3- Shepherd your child’s heart.
