As John Piper says in the first video, "The grace of God in the Gospel becomes the rule and the power by which our children live."
What does it mean to live by the POWER of the Gospel? What does "Grace Living" mean? If I could sum it up in my limited understanding it would be seeking and depending on the Holy Spirit of God in every area of life. To lead us, guide us, correct us, help us, strengthen us and empower us. God's grace does not ONLY mean forgiveness but in His grace there is POWER to overcome sin! (Philippians 4:13.) We can't do it on our own. As regenerated believers we do not have to live or parent under our own strength. It is Christ who lives through us in all areas of our lives. (Galatians 2:20.) We are new creatures! (2 Corinthians 5:17.) Grace gives you the desire and the power to do right.
We must teach our children this early and often. Not only by teaching them the scriptures but also, and perhaps just as importantly modeling it in our every day lives. It is only by God's grace that we can do this.
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