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Nov 2020
20m 59s

Why Obedience is NOT the Highest Goal

KIRK MARTIN
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Why Obedience is NOT the Highest Goal For Your Kids
 

Of course you want your child to listen to and trust in God. But sometimes compliance to parents can be arbitrary and reinforce a law-based approach that isn't healthy. Kirk shares a unique perspective on even higher character attributes to instill in your children.

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