“We departed, and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way.” Acts 21:5
I trust that if the Lord is gracious to our churches today, half of the people added to them will be the children of Christian parents and the other half will be people rescued from the world.
The gospel does indeed rescue people from the world, but a church cannot be strong if the increase comes only from that quarter and not also from the children of its members. We should hope to see a steady flow coming also from Christian families.
2Ti 1:5 as I think of your strong faith that was passed down through your family line. It began with your grandmother Lois, who passed it on to your dear mother, Eunice. And it’s clear that you too are following in the footsteps of their godly example.
People such as Timothy must be brought in through the influence of a Lois and Eunice. Thereby will the church be greatly enriched.
To lead your children to God, you must yourself walk ahead and let them follow. The standard of faith which you pursue will contribute largely toward theirs.