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Bro. Bill · 05-13-2022, 05:47 AM

The Family Influence: Good or Bad
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Proverbs 22:6 tells us, "Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it." What a great responsibility this places on parents. Records of royal lineage (1 Kings 15-16) illustrate that one's level of submission to God is often mirrored in the offspring's life.
Now, it's true that children eventually grow and make their own decisions. There are godly parents who are heartbroken by their kids' poor choices. Similarly, some from backgrounds full of sinful bondage become righteous people of integrity.
As mothers and fathers, we are given a momentous task: to model and teach how to live according to God's Word. Thankfully, we don't have to rely on ourselves for wisdom. Good parenting involves prayerful self-evaluation, godly counsel, and thoughtful course corrections.
Start by considering how you'd answer the following questions if your children were to walk in your way: What place will Jesus, the Word of God, and the church have in their lives? Will they seek God's direction as the ultimate guide for decisions? Will they develop strong godly relationships? Will they know how to handle money wisely? Will they do their best in their vocation? As you seek answers, ask God to reveal truth, since self-examination can be difficult.
In prayerfully considering your impact as a parent, expect to see positives and negatives. The goal isn't self-condemnation, so keep in mind 1) there's no perfect parent and 2) it's never too late. Even if the kids are grown, you can ask forgiveness, share what you've learned, and model a godly life starting now.
Dr. Stanley

Texas Grown · 05-13-2022, 06:15 AM

Great words and scripture reference for new parents and old.

The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

Gerald G · 05-13-2022, 06:23 AM

Amen Bro Bill

Mtltx · 05-13-2022, 06:26 AM

Thanks Bro. Bill

fbchunter · 05-13-2022, 06:28 AM

Amen, great one

Ishi&Elvis · 05-13-2022, 06:36 AM

Amen, fortunate enough to have parents that taught me and my siblings, we did the same with ours and praying they do the same with theirs.

Mertzon Man · 05-13-2022, 06:56 AM

Amen!

rjtkdplus · 05-13-2022, 07:00 AM

Amen.

Gumbo Man · 05-13-2022, 07:10 AM

Amen Bro Bill.

Bro. Bill · 05-13-2022, 07:19 PM

Up

3ChordTruth · 05-13-2022, 08:52 PM

The Truth in those words Bro. Bill, thanks.

05-13-2022, 05:47 AM	#1
Bro. Bill Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress Texas Hunt In: Hill country	The Family Influence: Good or Bad The Family Influence: Good or Bad Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Proverbs 22:6 tells us, "Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it." What a great responsibility this places on parents. Records of royal lineage (1 Kings 15-16) illustrate that one's level of submission to God is often mirrored in the offspring's life. Now, it's true that children eventually grow and make their own decisions. There are godly parents who are heartbroken by their kids' poor choices. Similarly, some from backgrounds full of sinful bondage become righteous people of integrity. As mothers and fathers, we are given a momentous task: to model and teach how to live according to God's Word. Thankfully, we don't have to rely on ourselves for wisdom. Good parenting involves prayerful self-evaluation, godly counsel, and thoughtful course corrections. Start by considering how you'd answer the following questions if your children were to walk in your way: What place will Jesus, the Word of God, and the church have in their lives? Will they seek God's direction as the ultimate guide for decisions? Will they develop strong godly relationships? Will they know how to handle money wisely? Will they do their best in their vocation? As you seek answers, ask God to reveal truth, since self-examination can be difficult. In prayerfully considering your impact as a parent, expect to see positives and negatives. The goal isn't self-condemnation, so keep in mind 1) there's no perfect parent and 2) it's never too late. Even if the kids are grown, you can ask forgiveness, share what you've learned, and model a godly life starting now. Dr. Stanley

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05-13-2022, 06:15 AM	#2
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas Hunt In: Kick CoViD's tail!	Great words and scripture reference for new parents and old. The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

05-13-2022, 06:23 AM	#3
Gerald G Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winona, Mississippi Hunt In: Mississippi, Colorado	Amen Bro Bill

05-13-2022, 06:26 AM	#4
Mtltx Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx Hunt In: Hill country	Thanks Bro. Bill

05-13-2022, 06:28 AM	#5
fbchunter Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Thompsons Hunt In: Thompsons	Amen, great one

05-13-2022, 06:36 AM	#6
Ishi&Elvis Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2014	Amen, fortunate enough to have parents that taught me and my siblings, we did the same with ours and praying they do the same with theirs.

05-13-2022, 06:56 AM	#7
Mertzon Man Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2012	Amen!

05-13-2022, 07:00 AM	#8
rjtkdplus Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lockhart Hunt In: Everywhere I can	Amen.

05-13-2022, 07:10 AM	#9
Gumbo Man Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Livingston Texas Hunt In: Between Onalaska and Groveton	Amen Bro Bill.

05-13-2022, 07:19 PM	#10
Bro. Bill Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress Texas Hunt In: Hill country	Up

05-13-2022, 08:52 PM	#11
3ChordTruth Ten Point Join Date: May 2020 Location: Grapevine	The Truth in those words Bro. Bill, thanks.