Our integrity can be God's instrument to save our children

SUMMARY: Anxiety about our family is natural, but we should focus on developing our own character. A father's holy life is a rich legacy for his children and leaves an example, renown, and prayers. Our integrity can be God's instrument to save our offspring.

Anxiety about our family is natural, but we would be wise to turn it into concern for our own character. If we walk before the Lord in integrity, we will do more to bless our descendants than if we inherited great property from them. The holy life of a father is a rich legacy for his children.

The upright man leaves his example to his heirs, and this in itself is a mine of true wealth. How many men can attribute their success in life to the example of their parents! He also leaves his renown to them. Men think better of us as the sons of a man who was trustworthy, or the successors of a reputable merchant. Oh, that all the young people were willing to safeguard the family name!