Introduction

• Ephesians 6:4
• I John 3:1

He always prioritizes our souls.

• Genesis 13:2, 5-6 – God is okay with us being prosperous.
• I Kings 3:13
• Job 1:1
• II Thessalonians 3:7-10 – God exalts a good work ethic.
• Proverbs 17:17
• Matthew 10:16, 28, 39
• Revelation 2:10
• We need to make it clear to our children that their souls are what are most valuable.
• Matthew 16:26

He balances tough love and tender love.

• Genesis 6:12-13 – God destroyed the earth with a flood.
• Psalms 86:14-17 – God also showed compassionate love.
• Kids need to hear, “no” and it needs to be enforced.
• There are also times when kids make a mistake and need compassionate love.

He tells His children to be different.

• Exodus 19:5
• Leviticus 18:3 – Don’t walk like the Egyptians, Canaanites, or anyone else.
• Leviticus 19:2
• Leviticus 20:22
• Deuteronomy 18:9 – Don’t imitate the nations.
• Jeremiah 10:2
• I Peter 2:9-11 – We are sojourners here.
• Teach your kids to be different!
• II Corinthians 6:14-18