Teaching Spiritual Values
Deuteronomy 6:1-2″ Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.”
Spiritual values taught in your family makes a difference in the lives of your children. Spiritual values are Godly principals and standards by which one governs their life.
There are many reasons why parents should teach spiritual values:
First, parents should teach spiritual values to see their children grow spiritually. Just like parents desire to see children grow physically, mentally and socially, they should have a strong desire to see them grow spiritually. A child growing in their relationship with God prepares them to become more God centered than worldly centered.
Second, parents should teach spiritual values to help their children live fulfilled lives. The ultimate goal of any parent is to position their child to live a fulfilled life. A fulfilled life is a life with a purpose. A fulfilled life is a life that makes a difference in others and glorifies God. In I Kings chapter 2, King David charged and challenged his son Solomon live a fulfilled life by walking in the purposes and practices of God.
Third, parents should teach spiritual values to help their children make them become better decisions makers. Poor decisions today can create severe problems in the future. A child that consistently practices making good decisions increases their potential in becoming successful in life.
Last, parents should teach spiritual values to enable their children to become responsible citizens. Every parent desires to see their children mature and become responsible individuals. Teaching spiritual values enables young people to consciously look at life through spiritual lens that will in turn filter their thinking process. Hopefully this process enables young people to become productive and responsible citizens.
What are some benefits of teaching my children spiritual values? I am glad you asked! Let me share with you four absolutes regarding teaching spiritual values.
It Prepares, It Protects, It Promises, It Pleases.
Teaching spiritual values prepares children for their future. Spiritual values provide a great foundation block for young people. A strong spiritual foundation can prove to be beneficial while journeying through this life.
Second, spiritual values promise guidance and peace. A child lead by the wisdom and ways of God can ensure for themselves a life of supernatural guidance and peace. Many adults today can testify if they would have trusted and depended on God earlier in life, their future would have turned out brighter. One of my favorite pair of bible scriptures is Proverbs 3:5, 6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Third, spiritual values protects from additional problem and hardships in life. Life itself brings trails and tribulation, to add additional problems can be devastating. The proper spiritual training in life can protect your child from a multitude of serious headaches and heartaches. Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Last, living by spiritual values pleases God. A Christian’s life is to please God, so we must continue to ask ourselves how are we doing at bringing God glory and honor. If parents instill in their children at an early age, this practice of living to please God this could make an eternal difference in their life.
Challenge:
Teaching spiritual values to your children takes discipline and dedication. This is a life long process that does not end when they graduate from middle school or high school. Be prepared for the long haul and remember it will pay off. God Bless You!
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Hopefully…we accomplished this with our children. I certainly know that that was our purpose!!
GOD IS!!!!!
OK..OK..OK.. (ever seen Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon), But it’s gonna take alot of help from woman who have accomplished this. Just had to wait for God to show me the right thing to say.
GOD IS!!!!!