Proverbs 22:6

Parents must prioritize.

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”

Matthew 6:33

What is the priority we have for our children?

Deuteronomy 13:6-11 - In the Old Testament, those who inspired rebellion against God were to be stoned.

Who are we trying to please, God or our children? God must be our priority.

Parents must not make The Eli Mistake.

I Samuel 3:18 - The good work of Eli.

I Samuel 2:12-17 - Eli’s sons were worthless men and despised God’s commands. God charged Eli because he did not rebuke his sons. Eli did not go far enough in his rebuke to change their behavior.

Parents must live the life we want our kids to live.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - God commands parents to teach their children.

Romans 2:21-24 - We must not be hypocrits. Children will pick up on this!

II Timothy 1:5 - the good examples that Timothy had

Children learn habits from their parents. If we want our children to improve we need to improve.

What if my kids grow up to act exactly like me?