One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
I’ve been pondering the question of how to raise godly children and not just good ones. This passage clearly addresses the concept of good children “in subjection.” Perhaps gravity can apply to godliness. They are not merely to be in subjection, but to be in subjection “with all gravity.” Children must not be simply forced to comply; the father ought to have his children in submission through his reverence, honor, respectability.
I attach that to the next verse that associates his ability to parent with his ability to rule in the church house. It comes down to this; we teach our children to be godly through the example of our own godliness. Our sincere relationship with the Lord is most likely to pass down to our children a passionate relationship with the Lord. Our understanding that we desire to take care of our children’s spiritual wellbeing produces our gravity. We know this is no common responsibility. It is high. It is above us. It is only as God enables us that we might be able to accomplish such a thing.
As to my ponderings then. A parent raises godly children:
By understanding
He knows this is his duty. He is aware that the goal is to raise godly children and not just good ones
By prayer
He sees this as a holy calling. Spiritual matters cannot be accomplished in the flesh. It will always fail. This is such a high calling that it must be left to the Lord.
By example
And in this, the parent’s purpose is not merely to show the children what he desires for them. The parent is sincerely, honestly, reverently seeking their own godliness. Such honest godliness cannot help but be witnessed in the children.
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