We are very honest with our children, "I have failed you in this way. I will probably fail again. I have hurt you. I'm sorry for my actions, words, and attitude. I will try hard not to do it again, but I am human and weak. I am trying to rely on the Lord to help me be better each day." We also tell them:
"Anytime you think you are better in any way than someone else...
Anytime you believe you have a right to hold anger in your heart...
Anytime you feel you are more entitled to something than others are...
it's pride.
We aren't to look at other people and the standard they set. We are to look to the Lord and live as He has said. The proud think they are there. The humble are still working towards it."
