Model Gratefulness

Model Gratefulness

How to avoid having entitled children.

Overview

Within moments of turning on the TV, commercials blare societal values. Newspaper and magazine titles reflect a longing for more. Materialism permeates our everyday life. It's what you own, what you do, and who you know that defines you. How can we live godly lives in such an ungodly world? And more importantly, how can we raise godly children?

Most of us have heard that "values are caught, not taught." We need to walk the truth before our children, not simply share it with them. As parents, we want to do all we can to shape these impressionable lives God has given us. Without knowing God's truth, children can grow up to look like the world around them.

Table of Contents

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 84:11–12; Matthew 6:19–24; 14:19–21; Luke 9:57–58; 2 Corinthians 10:17–18; Philippians 2:3–8; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; James 2:2–7

LEADER'S GUIDE

• Identify the Current Issue

• Discover the Eternal Principles

Teaching point one: Only God's truth can refute Satan's lies.

Teaching point two: Gratitude has to be taught.

Teaching point three: The things we own do not define us.

Teaching point four: Success is relative.

• Apply Your Findings

• Recommended Resources

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