SPIRITUALITY IN THE HOME PARENTS MUST… I. BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED (Deut. 6:6). A. Not Just Knowledge. (2 Tim. 3:1, 5, 7; 1 Cor. 8:1) B. What Displays A Worldy Mind? (Rom. 8:5-8; Gal. 5:17f) Early to sporting event, late to worship services… Spend $$$ on luxuries, give little to the Lord… “Shush” while watch T.V., pass notes in services… C. We Cannot Impart What We Do Not Have!
SPIRITUALITY IN THE HOME PARENTS MUST… II. TRAIN YOUR CHILDREN (Deut. 6:7-9). A. Bible Class No Substitute For Parents! (Eph. 6:4; Prov. 29:15, 17; 31:26-28) B. Study At Home. (1 Tim. 5:4; Titus 1:6; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; Heb. 13:7). C. Discipline. (Heb. 12:5-8, 11-13; Eccl. 8:11; Prov. 22:6; Prov. 23:13-14; 13:24) Eli (1 Sam. 2:12-17, 22-25, 29, 3:12-13). Samuel (1 Sam. 8:1-3). David (2 Sam. 14:33; 18:5, 33; 19:5-6; 1 Kings 1:6).
SPIRITUALITY IN THE HOME PARENTS MUST… III. NOT SATISFIED WITH WORLDLY GOALS. A. Not Just Good Citizen, Sportsman, Academian… B. Emphasize Spiritual Things: Read the Word (2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15). Pray with & about them (Phil. 1:3-4). Talk with them (Gal. 5:19-23; Prov. 1:10f; 7:1f; 23:29f). C. What Goals Do These Emphasize? Lewd Posters Immodest Clothing Immoral Entertainment Toleration of Disobedience & Disrespect Defend their Sins. Do not expect spiritual children, if you neglect spiritual goals!
SPIRITUALITY IN THE HOME PARENTS MUST… IV. REMEMBER: A. You Only Get One Chance! B. You Only Have Limited Time (John 9:4)! C. Be Not Weary In Well Doing (Gal. 6:9)! CONCLUSION: A. Be Spiritually Minded! B. Be Responsible For Spiritual Training! C. Set & Pursue Spiritual Goals! D. Use Your Time Wisely! What Example Are You Setting?