King Me Ministries

Dennis Knight

King Me Ministries exists to celebrate strong, Christian masculinity; Equip men who aspire to such; and stand in the gap for those young men that lack the example and leadership of such men.

  1. The Most Important Day in Your Child's Life Has Not Happened Yet

    Jun 20

    The Most Important Day in Your Child's Life Has Not Happened Yet

    Episode Notes The Most Important Day in Your Son's Life Has Not Happened Yet Preparing Your Children for Eternity Every father dreams about his son's future. We think about education, careers, marriage, success, and achievement. We want our children to thrive in this life. But what if the most important day in your son's life is still ahead of him? In this episode, we explore a sobering but necessary truth: One day, your son will stand before God. On that day, he will not stand behind your faith, your reputation, your church attendance, or your spiritual legacy. He will stand before a holy and righteous God and answer what he did with Jesus Christ and the gospel. As fathers, there is no greater responsibility than helping prepare our children for that day. In This Episode Why the most important day in your son's life has not happened yetThe responsibility God has given fathers in shaping the next generationWhat a Muslim father taught me about spiritual responsibilityThe sobering warning from the life of EliGod's design for discipleship in the home from Deuteronomy 6A personal story about my oldest son and a question that changed everythingTimothy's example of learning the Scriptures from childhoodPractical encouragement for fathers who want to begin leading spiritually todayKey Scriptures Hebrews 9:27 "It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Romans 14:12 "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." Deuteronomy 6:6-7 "And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children..." Ephesians 6:4 "Bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." 2 Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures..." 2 Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ." Memorable Quotes from This Episode "The most important day in your son's life has not happened yet." "Many fathers spend twenty years preparing their children to live in this world while spending very little time preparing them to leave it." "God never intended discipleship to be outsourced." "The church assists. Pastors assist. Ministries assist. But fathers disciple." "Your children do not need a perfect father. They need a father who genuinely walks with God." "One day, your son will stand before God. One day you will too." A Question Every Father Should Ask What am I doing today to prepare my son for the day he stands before God? Not next year. Not when life slows down. Not when the kids get older. Today. Practical Application Consider taking one step today: Read Scripture with your children.Pray with your children.Ask your children spiritual questions.Share your testimony with your children.Discuss the gospel around the dinner table.Let your children see your dependence upon God.The goal is not perfect fatherhood. The goal is faithful fatherhood.

    15 min

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King Me Ministries exists to celebrate strong, Christian masculinity; Equip men who aspire to such; and stand in the gap for those young men that lack the example and leadership of such men.