SUNDAY TRUTH
Godly Parenting Stands on this Foundation
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:11
A house crumbles without a foundation, and so does parenting without God’s Word. But when we build on Scripture, we raise Timothys, Samuels, and Daniels. Here’s how:
1. TIMOTHY: Scripture Taught From Childhood
“From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation.”
— 2 Timothy 3:15
His Foundation:
· Lois & Eunice (2 Tim. 1:5) immersed him in God’s Word early
· Result: He became Paul’s faithful protégé in ministry
2. SAMUEL: Trained to Hear God’s Voice
“Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.”
— 1 Samuel 3:10
His Foundation:
· Hannah dedicated him to God (1 Sam. 1:28)
· Eli taught him to respond to God’s call
· Result: He judged Israel with integrity
3. DANIEL: Unshaken by Culture
“Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine.”
— Daniel 1:8
His Foundation:
· Parents anchored him in God’s laws (Deut. 6:7)
· Result: He stood firm in Babylon’s palace
This Week’s Challenge:
· Morning: Read one verse about God’s character
· Mealtime: Share one story of a biblical hero
· Bedtime: Pray one promise over your child
Which of these 3 examples (Timothy, Samuel, or Daniel) inspires you most? Why?
(I’ll go first—Timothy’s story challenges me to be more intentional)
Jesus Is Lord
