Who Is Raising Our Kids?
The evil one uses digital devices to influence our children and draw them away from Jesus. Think about that.
For the past several weeks, we have been reading a Billy Graham devotional. While some of it may feel like a “blast from the past,” his steadfast faith and timeless wisdom still challenge us in how we live out our faith today.
This Billy Graham quote has remained front and center: “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”
Gents, being a dad is the most important job you will ever have. No question. The Bible is clear:
“These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk to them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6–7
Parenting takes more than an occasional conversation. It requires us to be actively involved in our children’s lives. Consider this verse:
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
What we teach our children today can remain with them for life, long after we are gone. A strong foundation matters. So, are we investing the REAL time needed to ground our kids in faith in Jesus, or are their phones helping shape that foundation?
Seriously, what matters more than our kids knowing Jesus?
It’s not how many points they scored in their latest game. It’s not how many likes they received on their phones. Have we shown them that knowing Jesus is essential for navigating life? Disappointments will come. Hardship will come. We all face it.
When life gets difficult, will they know that Jesus is their rock?
Many of you send your kids to Christian schools, and that is wonderful. BUT the best place for them to encounter Jesus in everyday life is at home, and the best person to model Him is YOU!
Our children face real spiritual battles through their devices. The evil one works relentlessly to draw them away from Jesus and toward harmful influences.
As dads and granddads, we have a responsibility to protect, teach, and equip them to stand firm and resist temptation. As we close, consider one question:
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