March 22, 2020
The myth: A godly home guarantees godly kids.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. —Proverbs 22:6 KJV
Genesis 1 - God created
Genesis 2 - God’s perfect plan
Genesis 3 - Mankind sinned
The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them. —Ezekiel 18:20 NIV
WE have HUGE INFLUENCE but we do not have control.
It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong. —Proverbs 24:3 NIV
Personal
Reverence for the Lord gives a man deep strength; his children have a place of refuge and security. —Proverbs 14:26 LB
We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing! —Psalms 39:6 NLT
It is better to have only a little, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time… —Ecclesiastes 4:6 GN
Found
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me… —Acts 20:24 NIV
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. —Proverbs 13:20 NIV
Experienced
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. —Ephesians 4:32 NIV
FILL OUT THIS WEEK’S CONNECTION CARD HERE
- Today, I accept Jesus in my life for the first time.
- I need to get a personal faith (not religious) where Jesus is real in my life.
- I will eat one meal with my family everyday this week.
- I have a family member who needs Jesus in their life.