Specific Goal

Passage(s) to discuss & guide

Ways (grand)parents can exemplify and teach

Temptations and hindrances

Behaviors to correct

Care deeply about pleasing God (conscience)

Genesis 39:9; II Corinthians 1:12; Acts 9:9

Worship 7 days a week; plan careers, recreation, schedules around God

Family discussions and priorities rarely center on God; God is a Sunday topic

“It’s okay – I won’t get caught.”

Pray without ceasing

Romans 12:12; I Thessalonians 5:17; James 5:13-18; Matthew 6:5-7

Pray sincerely; more than at meals (like when something happens); pray topically.

Praying only when in trouble. Meaningless repetition.

Praying in vain, not meaning what you say or useless repetition. Never praying; making prayer a joke.

Repent when wrong

Acts 26:20; Matthew 12:41; Jonah 3:8-10

Openly repent when you have wronged others (especially kids).

Holding out for someone else to initiate. No self-evaluation & self-awareness.

Not really apologizing or not admitting guilt in the first place. Insincerity.

Joyfully worship and praise God

John 4:23-24; Colossians 3:16; Psalm 100; 122; Philippians 4:4; Acts 16:25

Be happy to go to worship. Encourage the same in children. Worship outside the assembly.

Worshiping out of necessity. Daydreaming; too many toys; trained not to participate.

Not being joyful. Not focusing in worship. Indifferent; complaining.