Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Broken Homes, Faithful God: When Good Parenting isn’t Godly Parenting

Eli looked like a great parent. He led the nation, had influence, and looked spiritual, but he failed where it mattered most: at home. His sons disrespected God, and Eli did nothing. He cared more about their comfort than their character.

God isn’t impressed by our parenting image. He wants our hearts, and our kids’ hearts too.

Eli’s story warns us that:
Good parenting manages behavior. Godly parenting shapes hearts.
Good parenting aims for appearances. Godly parenting aims for faithfulness.
Good parenting takes kids to church. Godly parenting brings Jesus home.
Good parenting goes alone. Godly parenting walks in grace and community.
Parents, success isn’t raising kids who behave, it’s raising kids who believe.
You can win in public and still fail at home if your kids don’t know and love Jesus.

The good news? Where Eli failed, God remains faithful. It’s not too late to start leading your family toward Him.

Call to Action
Ask yourself today:
– Am I raising kids who act right, or kids who walk with God?
– Have I brought Jesus into my home, not just my Sundays?
– Will I parent from my strength, or from God’s grace?