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Raising children unto the Lord
Raising children unto the Lord

Children are a wonderful blessing. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3).

Raising a child isn’t easy. In fact, it’s among the most challenging and all-consuming responsibilities we have in life. But good parenting is vital—to society and to the Lord.

Both mother and father have a necessary and important role in the lives of their children. Parents’ work in the home will be more effective if their first priorities are God, each other, and their children.

A home that is safe, where children can grow physically and spiritually, requires faith and the best efforts of the parents working together.

In such a home, children learn to love and serve each other. They learn to keep the commandments of God and to be good citizens. Such homes bless children and their communities.

Unity between parents
Provide for the needs of your children
Teach your children to love and serve each other
Teach your children to obey God and to be good citizens
Marital fidelity