Biblical Answer

To model a healthy understanding of biblical authority and submission in front of your children, start by making sure they see you relying on Scripture and the Holy Spirit to lead you. This means bringing your Bibles with you to church, reading Bible stories, and using biblical words early and often to infuse godly doctrine and mold their Christian worldview. Make sure your child understands the meaning of biblical words and phrases, and explain how they relate to real life. Use open-ended questions to get the conversation started and gauge what they are thinking about biblical truth.

As you model a healthy understanding of biblical authority and submission, also make sure your child understands the importance of discipline and instruction grounded in principles of true righteousness. This means teaching your child to respect authority, obey rules and regulations, and recognize the voice of true authority that comes from God's Word. Use a direct approach to teach your child about biblical principles and values, and make sure they see you living out these principles in your own life. This will help your child develop a deeper faith and solidify the biblical principles you want to instill in them.

Finally, make sure your child understands that biblical parenting is a sacred duty that involves modeling a God-centered way of living life. This means teaching your child to seek objective evidence in addition to personal testimony, and to recognize the voice of true authority that comes from God's Word. By modeling a healthy understanding of biblical authority and submission, you can help your child develop a strong foundation in biblical principles and values, and raise them to be passionate followers of Jesus. This is an education that is theocentric, or centered on God, and it's essential for raising children who fear the Lord and develop a godly character.