Michelle S. Lazurek
1. Be the Example
Believe it or not, you are your children’s most important model of morality. Children live what they learn. Watching parents act contrary to the Word of God can cause some great confusion as to what is right and what is wrong. It also sends the message the parents can do whatever they want. Integrity is being a good person when no one is looking. The best way to teach your children integrity and a good sense of right and wrong is within the four walls of your home. Model going the extra mile; you’re doing the right thing even if it costs. This lesson will not be taught in school but will stick with them for the rest of their lives.
2. Pray with Them
God must be a part of the equation when it comes to understanding morality. If there is no God, truth is subjective, and children are deceived into believing they can only do what is right for them. Praying together as a family will help them understand God’s will for their lives. God wants his children to live upright and holy lives. You want someone to display Christ-like character and uphold the moral law. When kids are confused, it is wise for parents to teach their children that God is always there with them and will guide and direct them to do the right thing no matter what.
3. Read the Word
The Bible is the ultimate authority when it comes to morality. The Bible is not only the love letter from God to his people; it helps them understand God’s law. Morality helps them understand sin and know that sinning without repentance will hinder their relationship with God. The more they read and memorize the Word, the better moral background they will have. Kids are lost today and have lost hope there is anything stable in the world. The Word of God is and always will be the authoritative Word on who God is, what he does, and what he has done for us. By providing the Word of God, God helps his children understand the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that draw away from him but also the ones that bring us closer to him.
4-Provide Mentors
We were never meant to do life alone. However, it is easy to become ostracized from others in the world. This is not God’s intention for his people. The disciples went out to do the work of the Kingdom two by two. Even God exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Allowing your child to have a good role model in a mentor would help guide them in their understanding of what living a righteous life may look like. In our tumultuous world, it’s good not only to foster community and provide good, healthy friendships but also to allow them to have accountability partners and pray for them when they are struggling.
