Many Christian parents lack confidence in their biblical knowledge or feel ill equipped to correctly answer their child’s theological questions. These parents rightly desire to grow in knowledge and discernment (Philippians 1:9-10) and to be ready to give an answer for the hope they have (1 Peter 3:15). In the counseling room, when considering the scope of their life, many people (regardless of age) note the significance of their parental relationships, and the effects (positive or negative) these relationships have produced. Thinking back, I cannot recall a single session in which a counselee lamented their parent having not provided sufficient theological answers or Bible knowledge. The grievance most frequently disclosed is one of Christian parents who, despite their clearly professed beliefs, had not shown love.
The two greatest commandments in Scripture call us to love God and love neighbor (Matthew 22:34-40). While we may be tempted to believe that those who reside within the walls of our homes somehow fall into a unique category of relationships exempted from this high standard of love, we must remember that, for parents, our littlest and closest neighbors are often our very own children. As professing believers, if our parenting manifests itself in a
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