Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD · THE WORLD WE LIVE 2 Timothy 3:1-4 Our children’s spiritual condition Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhDis at stake

Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD



It was God's plan

for men and

women united in

holy matrimony to

have children.Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

The Influence of Bearing and Rearing Children

"After the birth of his first son, Enoch reached a higher experience; he was drawn into a closer relationship with God. He realized more fully his own obligations and responsibility as a son of God.” Adventist Home, p. 160




THE WORLD WE LIVE

2 Timothy 3:1-4

Our children’s spiritual condition

is at stakePresentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

What would you like your

child to be?

Walking with God

Sharing time and possessions with

others

Ministering to those in need

Being self-sacrificing

Serving God in the mission field


DEVELOP A PLAN FOR

CHARACTER BUILDING

It is crucial for parents to devote their

time and energy to building a

foundation for their children’s

character.

Character development cannot be left

to chance.Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

Great ideals don’t live on just

because they are great or because

they are true. They live on only

when they are enshrined in the

hearts of the young. Our most

treasured religious ideals are always

only one generation from extinction.

- Dr. John Youngberg


TEACH BY PRECEPT

Parental instruction must be diligent

and earnest

Parents need to teach continuously and

with perseverance


How do we foster faith

in our families?

WORSHIP GOD SUPREMELY



RECEIVE GOD’S WORD INWARDLY


TEACH GOD’S WORD DILIGENTLY

Deuteronomy 6:7Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

LIVE GOD’S WORD FAITHFULLY

And you shall do what is right and good

in the sight of the LORD, that it may be

well with you, and that you may go in

and possess the good land of which

the LORD swore to your fathers (v. 18)Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

Teach by Example


CONSISTENT MODELING

Children pick up the values that are

lived consistently

before them


If children live with criticism,

they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility,

they learn to fight.

If children live with fear,

they learn to be apprehensive.


If children live with pity,

they learn to feel sorry for

themselves.

If children live with ridicule,

they learn to feel shy.

If children live with jealousy,

they learn to feel envy. Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

If children live with shame,

they learn to feel guilty.

If children live with encouragement,

they learn confidence.

If children live with tolerance,

they learn patience.


If children live with praise,

they learn appreciation.

If children live with acceptance,

they learn to love.

If children live with approval,

they learn to like themselves.


If children live with recognition,

they learn it is good to have a goal.

If children live with sharing,

they learn generosity.

If children live with honesty,

they learn truthfulness.


If children live with fairness,

they learn justice.

If children live with kindness and

consideration, they learn respect.

If children live with security,

they learn to have faith in themselves

and in those about them. Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD

If children live with friendliness,

they learn the world is a

nice place in which to live.

- Dorothy Law Nolte


God created marriage for…

for children to be born and nurtured in a home where there is love and peace.

husbands and wives to grow in

their marriage relationship and

grow as human beings.


God made marriage to help us understand more

fully His love for the Church, His bride.


"God wants the home to be the happiest place on earth, the very

symbol of the home in heaven. Bearing the marriage

responsibilities in the home, linking their interests with Jesus Christ,

leaning upon His arm and His assurance, husband and wife may

share a happiness in this union that angels of God commend" Adventist Home, p. 102


The invitation



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May your FAMILY

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Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhD · THE WORLD WE LIVE 2 Timothy 3:1-4 Our children’s spiritual condition Presentation by Prof. Elizabeth M. Role PhDis at stake