Parents Leading Families in Exile

How should Christian parents lead their families while living as exiles in this world? Brian Borgman emphasizes the vital role of fathers in guiding their families by both example and instruction, reminding them that this world is not our ultimate home. Fathers are called to lead by prioritizing eternal values, showing their families that life is fleeting, and we are merely sojourners here. This perspective encourages children to develop a mindset that aligns with their identity as God's people, living with an eternal focus even as they navigate the temporal world. Mothers also play a crucial role in this journey, as illustrated by the example of Moses' mother. Despite Moses being raised in Pharaoh's household, his mother consistently instilled in him his true identity as a child of God. Her influence prepared him for his future role, even though he initially faltered. This demonstrates the powerful impact a mother can have in shaping her children's spiritual identity and readiness to live according to God's purposes. Hebrews 11:13 (NKJV): "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."