Over at the Desiring God blog Abraham Piper posted an article today on loving a wayward child.  The interesting thing is that Abraham, as he notes in the article, was himself a wayward child.  You may disagree with some of the details and how they are to be worked out butI think the overall tone and content is quite helpful.

Here are the 12 ways he lists- they are filled in if you read the full length article.  I would strongly encourage you to do so if you are facing this type of situation.

1. Point them to Christ.
2. Pray.
3. Acknowledge that something is wrong.
4. Don’t expect them to be Christ-like.
5. Welcome them home.
6. Plead with them more than you rebuke them.
7. Connect them to believers who have better access to them.
8. Respect their friends.
9. Email them.
10. Take them to lunch.
11. Take an interest in their pursuits.
12. Point them to Christ. (reprise)

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