To answer this question, here are 5 Scriptures we must repeat to our children daily starting with ourselves.
These Scriptures are intentionally completed with modern parenting applications because:
“The world has updated its tools several times, but God has never updated His truth. Our children still need the same Scriptures, even though it seems to be a different world.” Oluwaseyi Fadairo
1. “Train up a child in the way he should go…” (Proverbs 22:6)…before Google (answers and maps—that is, earthly influences) takes them to places they were never meant to go.
If we don’t intentionally give our children God’s direction, the world will gladly give them its own.
2. “Do you see a man diligent in his work? He will stand before kings…”(Proverbs 22:29)…and become trendy or a celebrity who will be influential over time.
Diligence comes before influence. Don’t pursue fame; pursue faithfulness. Influence is the by-product of consistent diligence.
3. “Study to show yourself approved unto God…”(2 Timothy 2:15)…before AI, comparison, and the opinions of the world make them question their identity, worth, or purpose.
God’s approval settles what the world keeps debating. Know the Word, and the world will know you for who you are—not who they say you are.
4. “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night…”(Joshua 1:8)…before social media becomes their daily devotion and their reference point for truth.
If God’s Word is not your child’s daily reference point, something else will be.
Algorithms are constantly discipling this generation. Make sure God’s Word has the loudest voice in your home.
5. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)…because there are no self-made people—only grace-made people.
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The strongest children are not those who believe in themselves alone, but those who believe in the God who strengthens them.
Parents, remember this: “Our children don’t just need digital literacy; they need biblical literacy. One prepares them to navigate the internet. The other prepares them to navigate life.” Oluwaseyi Fadairo
The voices that speak to our children every day are competing for their hearts.
Let’s make sure the voice of God’s Word speaks the loudest.
“Raise children whose first search engine is Scripture, whose greatest influence is the Holy Spirit, and whose highest ambition is to please God.” Oluwaseyi Fadairo
Be intentional!
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