Introduction
Ephesians 6:4I John 3:1He always prioritizes our souls.
Genesis 13:2, 5-6 – God is okay with us being prosperous.I Kings 3:13Job 1:1II Thessalonians 3:7-10 – God exalts a good work ethic.Proverbs 17:17Matthew 10:16, 28, 39Revelation 2:10We need to make it clear to our children that their souls are what are most valuable.Matthew 16:26He 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 19:5Leviticus 18:3 – Don’t walk like the Egyptians, Canaanites, or anyone else.Leviticus 19:2Leviticus 20:22Deuteronomy 18:9 – Don’t imitate the nations.Jeremiah 10:2I Peter 2:9-11 – We are sojourners here.Teach your kids to be different!II Corinthians 6:14-18