25-273 Raising Godly Sons

Raising sons isn’t just about teaching them how to throw a ball, change a tire, or land a job. Those things matter, but they’re not eternal. What matters most is passing down faith. Sons don’t just inherit your last name—they inherit your example. They’re watching how you treat their mother, how you handle stress, how you walk with God when life gets hard. And the truth is, you’ll either raise sons who follow Christ—or sons who follow the world. Today, we’re talking about the sacred calling of raising godly sons.

Our springboard for today’s discussion is:“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

Training isn’t passive—it’s intentional. You can’t raise godly sons by accident. It means showing them what it looks like to pursue Christ day in and day out.

Your sons need to see you pray. Not just at the dinner table, but in the trenches of life. They need to see you opening the Word, not just carrying it on Sundays. They need to see how a godly man repents, how he asks forgiveness, how he leans on God in weakness.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present. Your sons don’t need you flawless; they need you faithful. They don’t need you to have all the answers; they need you to point them to the One who does.

And here’s the truth, Brother: raising godly sons takes courage. The culture will do everything it can to disciple them if you don’t. But you have the authority, the responsibility, and the privilege to shape their hearts for God. Your words, your example, and your prayers will echo in their lives long after you’re gone.

Remember this—sons often become what their fathers model. If you want them to love Jesus, show them what it looks like to be a man after His heart.

Question of the Day:What kind of spiritual legacy are you leaving for your sons—and what will they remember most about your faith?

Mini Call to Action:Take time today to pray over your son—or if you don’t have a son, pray over a younger man in your circle. Speak life, blessing, and faith over him.

Prayer:Father, help me to raise my sons to know and love You. Teach me to model faith, integrity, and humility in front of them. Let my example point them toward Christ and away from the world.

Let’s Get To Work!Sons don’t just inherit your name—they inherit your example. Leave them an inheritance that lasts for eternity.

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