Responsibility in Family
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Letters to Parents. No. 6.
By Charles Finney1ParentingResponsibility in FamilyDEU 6:6PRO 22:6EPH 6:4Charles Finney addresses the challenges parents face in raising their children, emphasizing the lack of education and awareness among mothers and fathers regarding their responsibilities. He highlights the importance of parental unity and the detrimental effects of societal influences on children's upbringing. Finney warns against the recklessness and lack of firmness in parenting, urging parents to take their roles seriously and to cultivate a deep sense of responsibility for their children's moral and spiritual development. He also points out the negative impact of unhealthy habits and the need for parents to rely on their faith and the promises of the Bible in guiding their children.
The Parent's Part
By J.R. Miller0ParentingResponsibility in FamilyPSA 127:3PRO 22:6EPH 6:4J.R. Miller emphasizes the profound responsibility and transformative power of parenthood, illustrating how caring for children draws out the best in parents and shapes their character. He argues that the arrival of a child brings new purpose and unity to a marriage, urging parents to recognize their vital role in nurturing their children's spiritual and moral development. Miller warns against the dangers of neglecting parental duties, highlighting that both fathers and mothers must actively participate in creating a loving and supportive home environment. He stresses that the home should be a place of growth, love, and unselfishness, where children can flourish and learn essential life principles. Ultimately, he calls parents to seek divine guidance in their sacred task of raising children, as they shape the future of their families and society.