The Lagacey We Leave Our Children

The Legacy We Leave Our Children
Psalm 127:3-5
What is your legacy …
Ecclesiastes 1:11 There is no remembrance of former things, Nor will there be any remembrance of things that are to come By those who will come after.
The Legacy of a Lifestyle …
“Example is the best teacher”
Passover instruction, Exo 12:25-27
Letting light shine, Matt. 5:14-16
The Legacy of a Lifestyle …
“Do as I say, not as I do …”
Family quarrels, Eph 4:31-32; 5:22-25
Honesty and integrity, Eph 6:5
Relationships with others, Rom 12:17-18
Priorities, Matt 6:33
The Legacy of a Lifestyle …
“Do as I say, not as I do …”
Family quarrels, Eph 4:31-32; 5:22-25
Honesty and integrity, Eph 6:5
Relationships with others, Rom 12:17-18
Priorities, Matt 6:33
The Legacy of a Lifestyle …
Christ in our hearts/Faith in our lives”-Eph 3:17
The things of God, Col 3:1-3
Not the things of the world, 1 Jno 2:15-17
The Legacy of a Wholesome Spiritual Environment …
Put the word in children’s hearts, Deut 6:6-9
First in the heart of the parents, 6:6
Diligent, deliberate effort, 6:7
Repetition, 6:8-9
Personal study, 1 Tim 4:13, 15
Training children is hard work! Prov 22:6
The Legacy of a Wholesome Spiritual Environment …
Example of Hannah with Samuel …
1 Samuel 1:27-28 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. 28 Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord." So they worshiped the Lord there.
The Legacy of a Wholesome Spiritual Environment …
Worship together, Deut 12:11-12
Pleasant, anticipated event, Psalm 122:1
Remove obstacles, Heb 10:25
Be a participant during worship services
Worship at home, too
The Legacy of a Respect for God above all else…
Be on the Lord’s side when decision comes, Exo 32: 25-26
When children on own, what have we instilled?
Fear God and obey Him, Josh 24:15; Gen 18:19
Or, to honor self before God,1 Sam 2:29; 3:13
The Legacy we leave …
Epitaphs fade, memories fail …
-Faith of the righteous has a lasting impact (Heb 11:4)
The Legacy We Leave Our Children
Psalm 127:3-5