“The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7 At times earthly fathers disappoint or hurt their children. But our Father in heaven is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy” (Psalm 103:8). When a dad who loves the Lord corrects, comforts, instructs, and provides for the needs […]
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5. Children do not learn to love and obey God only by what we say. They also learn by watching what we do. We are to teach them constantly about God and His Word. […]
“You shall teach them diligently to your children.” Deuteronomy 6:7 Values are transmitted to our children not only by what we say but by the emotions we convey. Both content and heartfelt appreciation for God’s Word can be communicated to children in a variety of ways, including what they overhear in our conversation with others. […]
“The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7 At times earthly fathers disappoint or hurt their children. But our Father in heaven is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy” (Psalm 103:8). When a dad who loves the Lord corrects, comforts, instructs, and provides for […]
“Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 In I Corinthians 13, often called “the love chapter”, Paul writes that the greatest gifts of speaking, understanding and sacrificial service are worthless without love. Love itself is the foundation of winsome behavior, and its influence never ends. […]