Are We Raising Children to Be Easter People?

As I have thought about our role in leading, raising and mentoring children, I have been wondering, especially at this time of year, whether we are raising our children to truly be Easter people. There are some characteristics of Easter people that I think are critical for us to pass on to our children in both word and role modeling. Some of those characteristics that come to mind are as follows. Easter People are:

  1. People who live with new abundant life. (John 10:10)
  2. People who live with the promise of the resurrection. (Romans 6:5)
  3. People who live with faith and hope. (Hebrews 11:1)
  4. People who rejoice always, pray constantly and give thanks in all circumstances. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-1 8)
  5. People who live as obedient disciples. (2 John 1:6)
  6. People who are willing to sacrificially take up their cross for the sake of Jesus. (Matthew 16:24)
  7. People who are filled with abundant love for God and other people. (Mark 12:29-31)
  8. People who are filled with joy. (Acts 14:17)
  9. People who put Jesus as Lord (Ruler, King, Number 1) in their lives. (Romans 14: 8)
  10. People who live out their faith daily. (James 2:17)

Are we raising our children as Easter people? What other things would you add to this list that the Bible says is critical to be an Easter person?

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