What does God want relationships within our families to look like? - Relationships - TouchPoints
Psalm 127:4Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
Proverbs 17:6Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 22:6Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Ephesians 6:1-4Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children. We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.
God designed families to provide protection, love, guidance, encouragement, care, and enjoyment for each other. Families should be safe places for children where parents model godly values, teach life skills, and exercise discipline.