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SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV) Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

KEY VERSE: Psalms 127:3 (ESV) 3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.

BOTTOMLINE: Children are a heritage from God, not a validation for parents.

PROMO DESCRIPTION:

Having children can bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and that's a good gift. But it also tempts us to let our identity, security, or sense of belonging start riding on how our kids turn out.

We're in week two of IDOLS: Uncovering Misplaced Worship, looking at the Idol of Children. Scripture tells us that children are a heritage, given to us by God to raise and then release. We can't hold onto them forever.

When a son or daughter becomes a focal point of all our devotion and adoration, it slips into a form of worship, then idolatry. Join us this Sunday as we learn how to raise our kids well without leaning on them to validate us.

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