How Do We Plant Godly Convictions in Our Children? Quotes

“Ultimately, Christ Himself is the pattern for all godly living. Even the best father cannot measure up to this height. We can show our children how to repent and how to pray and a host of other exemplary matters, but Christ alone can show them the full scope of Christian character in glorious perfection.”
― Joel R. Beeke, How Do We Plant Godly Convictions in Our Children?

“God’s glory must trump all other considerations, including personal and family honor. Christians must not become family-centered in an idolatrous manner. Teach your children that life is more about God than about self or family.”
― Joel R. Beeke, How Do We Plant Godly Convictions in Our Children?

“R. C. Sproul says, “To live coram Deo is to live one’s entire life in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.”
― Joel R. Beeke, How Do We Plant Godly Convictions in Our Children?

“Three aspects of cultivating this godly fear and firm hope in our children may be summarized in the words confession, communion, and consecration.”
― Joel R. Beeke, How Do We Plant Godly Convictions in Our Children?

“While you hope that you will still have a voice in their lives as a trusted counselor and friend, you will never return to the days when you picked up your baby and put him in the pack and play to keep him safe. You will stand at the door and watch him drive away to live his own life.”
― Joel R. Beeke, How Do We Plant Godly Convictions in Our Children?