2. The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. Proverbs 23:24

3. Parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6

4. A hallmark of a healthy home: – Parents take pride in their children. – Children take pride in their parents. Is your home one where your children are eager to spend time, bring their friends, and spend time with you? Are you your child’s role model?

5. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

6. Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. Philippians 3:17

7. Take a moment and think of how you would describe the most significant thing about your mom or dad. “Long after our children have forgotten what we have said, they will remember what we do.” – David Jeremiah

8. “A relationship with God is not taught nearly as much as it is caught.” – David Jeremiah Statistics say that about 80%of those who know Jesus came to walk with Christ as a result of the influence of their parents.

9. We cannot impart what we do not possess.

10. A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. Luke 6:40

11. Once we have trained our child, he or she will be just like us – encouraging or sobering thought! Changing you is easier than changing two, three, or four children. – Charles Swindoll

12. King David – Provided everything his sons could want, but failed to teach them moral restraint. Lot – Prospered in a foreign land, but lacked the influence to convince his own sons-in-law to escape certain destruction.

13. Eli – 1 Samuel 2:12 His sons were wicked and had no regard for God. – 1 Samuel 2:22-24 How does Eli learn of his sons’ wickedness? – 1 Samuel 2:25 His sons did not listen to him.

14. No parent is going to be perfect. How you deal with your imperfections before your children is what matters. You are teaching navigation skills. “Footprints in the debris.”

15. How do you demonstrate respect and admiration for your spouse? Why is this an important example to your children? How do you demonstrate respect and admiration for your children? Why is this an important element in raising children who love God?