Whether we realize it or not, that is our real purpose as parents. We must realize that a child's understanding of Who God is and what He is like is most influenced by the characters of his parents and the parents' treatment of the child. When parents demonstrate a balance of love and truth to a child throughout his young life and invest themselves faithfully in the development of that child, it will be easy for that child to understand and accept the Lord. If parents can truthfully make those two statements, they have been Godly parents. In leading our children to the Lord, the best thing we can do is love God and live life that is pleasing to Him.
Children observe and learn more than they are taught by parents.
They are much more influenced by who we are and what we do than by what we say or teach. Parents who live what they believe, to the best of their ability, are doing the best possible thing to train their child or children properly. The parent's personal habits, attitudes, language, friends, church participation, and marriage relationship all have profound impact on a child. To reinforce this truth, think about how your parent's values, beliefs, and behavior have impacted your life and understanding of God. Throughout the lives of our children, as we endeavor to model and educate them into the love and acceptance of the Lord, we must likewise endeavor to meet four major needs.