Conclusion
Children are a product of
the environment created for them by their parents. God intends for
sex to be reserved only for marriage. It is extremely important for
parents to choose their mates wisely. When children are raised by a single
parent, the child grows up with some sort of deficit. The behavior of children is generally a direct result of the situation that
their parents have subjected them
to. When boys who are raised by a single woman experience behavioral
problems, it is the effect of one underlying issue: fatherlessness.
When they lack the ability or vocabulary to articulate how they feel, it
is expressed in other irresponsible ways. These issues will be resolved
when people decide to return to God’s way of doing things. Children are
meant to be raised by God’s definition of a married couple: one man and one
woman. Today society has
attempted to redefine the family structure and some children are being raised
by same sex parents, two men or two women. This family structure is wrong theologically and presents major
psychological and physiological issues. The presence of an earthly father teaches
children how to have an appropriate relationship with their heavenly Father.
When they receive discipline from
their natural father as children, they understand the discipline of God and His requirements for us to be accountable for our behavior. Proverbs
3:12 tells us that “For whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the
son in whom he delights.” As the natural father makes provision for his children, they will
find it easier to trust that God will be the Provider that He has
promised to be. The Word of God makes it clear that if we seek His kingdom and its righteousness, ALL of our needs
will be met. (Matthew 6:33) When children understand
that their natural father will protect
them to the point of death, they will develop the assurance as adults that God
has the power to protect them and will protect them. Psalms 27:1-3 says
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be
afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and
foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp
against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this
I will be confident.
