ON PURPOSE: Giving Good Gifts

Raising children who love Jesus requires giving them the right gifts. Instead of fostering entitlement through unearned rewards, undeserved praise, or inappropriate freedoms, parents should focus on three biblical gifts from Deuteronomy 6. First, provide a Christ-centered community where children can form relationships with others seeking God. Second, establish high spiritual standards that challenge children to grow in faith beyond worldly achievements. Third, model and encourage a genuine faith worth sharing with others. By prioritizing these gifts over worldly success, parents can nurture children who truly love Jesus with all their heart, soul, and strength.