You are the authority over your child, because God has called you to direct (Genesis 18:19). You provide direction under God’s authority. Your right to be in charge is derived from God’s authority. You need not be tentative or overbearing. You are God’s agent to teach his ways to your child. You are God’s agent to help your child understand himself as a creature in God’s world. You are God’s agent to show the need for God’s grace and forgiveness. You look to God to give you strength and wisdom for your task.
