The Cs Of Success As Parents
(For a child dedication service)

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6)

Consecrated Parents - ones that really live for God

Godly uprightness

Godly service

Godly example

And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments: (1 Kings 9:4) Godly instruction When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. (2 Timothy 1:5)

Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons; (Deuteronomy 4:9)

 Conscientious parents - ones that really show they care for them Good providers Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. (2 Corinthians 12:14)

Much charity (love), cherishing, comfort, counsel and continuance (support)

Adequate food, clothes, health and toys

 Good Participators Supporters - a presence that brings comfort

Strengtheners - a presence that brings confidence

Sharers - a presence that brings community (sense of belonging)
 

 Good planners Salvation - presenting the joys of Christ early

Schooling - presenting the joys of learning

Serving - presenting the joys of helping others

Stability - presenting the joys of lasting relationships

Substance - presenting the results of hard work

 
  Correct Parents - ones that really want the job Understand God gave you your children   Understand God expects much of you

Understand they need God from you

Understand they expect much from you

Understand that only you can really give them what God wants them to have

 
  Gary Marcum - East 38th Street Free Will Baptist - 012101pm