Raising Our Children For God (2 of 7) - Zac Poonen
Summary
The central message is that raising children for God requires parents to see their children as beautiful gifts from God, regardless of external appearances or societal standards. Furthermore, parents must raise them with unwavering faith, not fearing the corrupt world, and must combine discipline with compassion while teaching them the fear of God so they reject the world's allure of honor, sin, and money.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How can ordinary believers get their name in the hall of faith?While none of us will do the extraordinary miracles of Old Testament figures, we can find our place in Hebrews 11 through the example of faith shown by Moses' parents.
Seeing every child as a beautiful childWhatever their features or color, God created every child in the mother's womb, making every child a good and perfect gift from above.
Never compare your child to othersParents must not compare their children to others or think they are not beautiful, which is to accuse God of making something imperfect.
Not being afraid of Pharaoh's laws or the devilJust as Moses' parents were not afraid of the king's decree, parents today should not be afraid of what the ruler of this world can do to their children because Christ lives.
Realizing we have our children for only a short timeMoses' mother had him for only a few years before sending him into the corrupt palace of Egypt, reminding parents to be wholehearted during the short time children are at home.
Balancing strictness and compassion in disciplineBecause children inherit an adamic nature from us, parents must combine strict discipline with compassion and teach them the fear of God.
The result of raising children well for GodWhen children grow up with proper guidance, they will refuse the world's honor, sinful pleasures, and riches, just as Moses did.
