One of our greatest gifts from the Lord and one of our greatest responsibilities that we bear involve our children and our nurturing care of them. An unidentified author, respectful of the burdens of parenthood, suggested the following things to teach our children: (1) love God as the Lord of your life with all your heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30). (2) Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). (3) Love God’s Book above all other books, and hunger and thirst for its message (Matthew 5:6). (4) Honor your father and mother, and obey them in the Lord (Ephesians 6:1-2). (5) Love and respect your fellow men, even as you do yourselves (Matthew 22:39). (6) Earn your bread in the sweat of your face (Genesis 3:19). (7) Live a life of integrity, truthfulness and honor (Job 26:5). (8) Help the weak, the poor and the unfortunate around you (Romans 15:1). (9) Be good citizens and accept your social and civic responsibilities (1 Peter 2:13). (10) Be loyal soldiers of Jesus (2 Timothy 2:3-4). Though not an exhaustive listing of personal duties in this realm of activity, this brief listing will surely provide a wonderful beginning to the task of parenting. May all parents be blessed!
