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.