From Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 1:1-9, and Genesis 2:24, we put together an overall structure for parenting: the first stage of teaching first-time obedience, the second stage of teaching wisdom, and the third stage of independence. In every stage, both our children and we need to rely on God’s grace as the process exposes the bent of our hearts.
In the new way of walking, believers need to put off the habits of the old self and put on the attitudes and activities...
Jesus told his disciples how to handle not only adversity, but also prosperity, both of which require faith in God.
It’s one thing to say we believe, another to demonstrate it with what we do with our possessions and our abilities.
