BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD--THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD 6c. HE TEACHES AND TRAINS HIS CHILDREN (RELAXED PARENTING IS EASIER FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN!)

Consciously, or otherwise, our children are modeled by our actions, attitudes, and character--both positively and negatively. God has not ordained that the state, nannies, or daycare centers should be the primary role models for our children. The truth is that the more time godly parents have with their children, displaying godly attitudes and character, the more advantaged the children will be. They will be more advanced to be overcomers of all that which is evil as well as to put to flight the enemies of Christ.

I do not believe we have to be over-stressed about this, to the point that we become pushers and shavers, even of that which is good, for stress defeats the whole purpose of role modeling our children. Our children are like sponges, especially in their early years, as they imbibe your stress or your restful disposition.

It does us good to remember the words of Christ in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Relaxed, but not lazy, parenting in the likeness of Christ will not put burdens on you or your children.

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell