“The trouble with so many parents
is that they do not begin early enough to insist on
obedience,
telling the truth,
and respect for parents;
and unfortunately many do not behave in the home
in ways that inspire respect.
Love,
kindness,
cheerfulness,
and good times
should abound in every Christian home,
but these are stifled where there is
disobedience,
disrespect,
and where the children’s will dominates.
Parents are God’s representatives in the home and,
like Him,
they should keep the right balance
between Law and grace.”
Philip Howard (Elisabeth Elliot’s father)
