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Qualities We Want Our Kids to Develop

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Introduction
  • II Peter 1:5-11
    • Moral excellence (virtue)
    • Philippians 2:19-23, 25-30 – Epaphroditus had been entrusted to carry money to Paul. Paul called him a “fellow worker.”
    • We want our children to be workers for the Lord. Don’t make excuses for your children to get them out of work for the Lord!
      • Knowledge
      • Colossians 1:3-10
      • Do our children know how to serve God?
        • Self-control (temperance)
        • I Corinthians 9:24-27 – Paul had to exercise self-control often in dealing with things that happened to him.
        • Our children need experience with self-control and self-denial.
          • Perseverance (patience, steadfastness)
          • Romans 5:3-4
          • We have to allow our children to persevere. They need opportunities to grow and build character.
          • I Corinthians 10:13
          • There is value in the struggle. The struggle causes us to grow!
          • If we jump in and help every time our children face a challenge, they will never develop perseverance.
            • Godliness
            • I Timothy 4:7-8; 6:3, 5-6, 11
            • Godliness is about dedication to God.
            • The most important thing is serving God!
              • Brotherly kindness
              • I John 4:5
                • Love
                • Romans 13:10
                  • Conclusion
                  • II Peter 1:8
                  • Are we raising our kids so they will be useful to God?
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