INFLUENCING OUR CHILDREN Part 1 INFLUENCING OUR CHILDREN Part 1.

INFLUENCING OUR CHILDRENPart 1


Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.


Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

Genesis 18:19 "For I have known (ESV Chosen) him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice, that the LORD may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him."

Genesis 18:19 "For I have known (ESV Chosen) him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice, that the LORD may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him."

Deuteronomy 6:5 "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 " And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 "You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Deuteronomy 6:5 "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 " And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 "You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Psalm 78:1 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3 Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. 5 For He established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children; 6 That the generation to come might know them, The children who would be born, That they may arise and declare them to their children, 7 That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments;

Psalm 78:1 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3 Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. 5 For He established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children; 6 That the generation to come might know them, The children who would be born, That they may arise and declare them to their children, 7 That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments;

2 Timothy 3:14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

How did he learn about the Scriptures from his youth? Who taught him and influenced Him?

2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

How did he learn about the Scriptures from his youth? Who taught him and influenced Him?

2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Matthew 7:24 " Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 "But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall."

Matthew 7:24 " Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 "But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall."

When you are at home, do keep your language clean?

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

When you are at home, do keep your language clean?

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Do you keep alcohol in your home and drink one every once in awhile to relax yourself?

Proverbs 20:1 Wine Proverbs 20:1 Wine is is a mocker, Strong a mocker, Strong drink drink is is a brawler, And whoever is led a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. astray by it is not wise.

Do you keep alcohol in your home and drink one every once in awhile to relax yourself?

Proverbs 20:1 Wine Proverbs 20:1 Wine is is a mocker, Strong a mocker, Strong drink drink is is a brawler, And whoever is led a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. astray by it is not wise.

Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. 31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. 31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

You must also teach the value of obedience and respect to your children.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise: 3 "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."

You must also teach the value of obedience and respect to your children.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise: 3 "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."

Make sure your children understand the importance of God’s Word. Make sure your children understand the importance of God’s Word.

Joshua 24:15"And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Joshua 24:15"And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Satan also knows if he influences enough homes he can influence an entire nation.

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.

Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God.

Satan also knows if he influences enough homes he can influence an entire nation.

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.

Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God.

According to The New York Times and A.C. Nielsen Company we learn that: 99% of American households have one TV; 66% have at least three; 68% of kids, ages 8-18 have a TV in their room.

According to The New York Times and A.C. Nielsen Company we learn that: 99% of American households have one TV; 66% have at least three; 68% of kids, ages 8-18 have a TV in their room.

The average American spends about four hours a day watching TV, which = two months a year.

If we live to the age of 65, 9 years of our life will be taking up by watching TV.

The average American spends about four hours a day watching TV, which = two months a year.

If we live to the age of 65, 9 years of our life will be taking up by watching TV.

It teaches that adultery and fornication are acceptable.

1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the 1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. kingdom of God.

It teaches that adultery and fornication are acceptable.

1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the 1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. kingdom of God.

It teaches that marriage is temporary and you can break it off for any reason..

Matthew 19:9 "And I say to you, whoever Matthew 19:9 "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.“divorced commits adultery.“

Matthew 19:6 Therefore what God has Matthew 19:6 Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."joined together, let not man separate."

It teaches that marriage is temporary and you can break it off for any reason..

Matthew 19:9 "And I say to you, whoever Matthew 19:9 "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.“divorced commits adultery.“

Matthew 19:6 Therefore what God has Matthew 19:6 Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."joined together, let not man separate."

It teaches that homosexuality is ok.

Leviticus 18:22 'You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.

Romans 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.

It teaches that homosexuality is ok.

Leviticus 18:22 'You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.

Romans 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.

It teaches us that profanity is ok.

Colossians 3:8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.

It teaches us that profanity is ok.

Colossians 3:8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.

Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.

Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things.

Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.

Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things.

1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits."1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits."

1. The American Psychiatric Association says: “Exposure to media portrayals of violence increases aggressive behavior in children.”

2. The AFA Journal says: “Children who are exposed to sexual material in media become sexually active earlier in life.”

3. The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families says: Children who watch programs with heavy sexual content are twice as likely to have sex as those who watch few programs with sexual content.”

1. The American Psychiatric Association says: “Exposure to media portrayals of violence increases aggressive behavior in children.”

2. The AFA Journal says: “Children who are exposed to sexual material in media become sexually active earlier in life.”

3. The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families says: Children who watch programs with heavy sexual content are twice as likely to have sex as those who watch few programs with sexual content.”

Please note the following statistics from the Kaiser Family Foundation:

• 86% of American homes are equipped with a computer.• 31% of teens have computers in their bedroom.• 20% are able to access the internet from a computer in their bedroom. • On average, teens spend around 14 hrs on the internet each week.

Please note the following statistics from the Kaiser Family Foundation:

• 86% of American homes are equipped with a computer.• 31% of teens have computers in their bedroom.• 20% are able to access the internet from a computer in their bedroom. • On average, teens spend around 14 hrs on the internet each week.

According to familyfirst.net 9 out 10 children between 8-16 have viewed pornography on the internet.

According to familyfirst.net 9 out 10 children between 8-16 have viewed pornography on the internet.

How many marriages do you know that have been made stronger because of drugs or alcohol.

How many marriages do you know that have been made stronger because of drugs or alcohol.

Proverbs 23:31 Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly; 32 At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper. 33 Your eyes will see strange things, And your heart will utter perverse things.

Proverbs 23:31 Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly; 32 At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper. 33 Your eyes will see strange things, And your heart will utter perverse things.

1 Timothy 2:9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

1 Timothy 2:9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

When our homes are Christ-centered:

• We will not tolerate filthy movies or unwholesome television programs. • Parents will not dress immodestly or allow their children to do so. • Parents will not use drugs or alcohol, and we will teach or children to stay away from them and from those that use them. • Parents will teach their children the Word of God and set aside time for prayer and Bible study. • Parents will teach their children that God always come first in our lives.

When our homes are Christ-centered:

• We will not tolerate filthy movies or unwholesome television programs. • Parents will not dress immodestly or allow their children to do so. • Parents will not use drugs or alcohol, and we will teach or children to stay away from them and from those that use them. • Parents will teach their children the Word of God and set aside time for prayer and Bible study. • Parents will teach their children that God always come first in our lives.

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Joshua 24:15 "And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Joshua 24:15 "And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

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