Need advice on raising kids to actually live their faith, not just talk it

3w ago1 min read

My wife and I have been thinking a lot about this lately. We take the kids to church every Sunday, we pray at meals, we read Bible stories. But I don't want them to just go through the motions. I want them to actually understand Jesus and have real faith that carries them through life. We've been talking about volunteering as a family at the homeless shelter or food bank. I think seeing faith in action might impact them more than anything else. Has anyone done something similar? Would love to hear what's worked for you guys.

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SSean M.New Dad3w ago

This is the real question right? Church on Sunday is one thing but living it out the other six days is harder. Sounds like you and your wife are on the same page which is half the battle.

DDerekRegular3w ago

Have you talked with them about why your faith matters to you personally? Not just the rules but what it actually does for you? Kids connect with that way more than just do this because I said so.

NNathanNew Dad3w ago

I think it starts with parents being real about our own faith first. Kids can smell hypocrisy a mile away. They need to see us actually trying to live it, not just talk about it.

BBrandonRegular3w ago

We struggle with this too. One thing that helped was making service part of our routine. Like volunteering together as a family. Kids see faith in action that way.