In some cultures, couples primarily have a family so that the children can provide financial support to the parents when they grow old. In a sense, these couples view their children as a "retirement plan." The says that the parents should care for the needs of their children. (2 Corinthians 12:14) Of course, parents may need to receive some practical help as they grow old, and many children are happy to arrange for that. (1 Timothy 5:4) But Christian parents recognize that their greatest joy comes, not from raising children with a view to getting financial support from them, but from helping their children to become servants of Jehovah. - 3 JOHN 4.
By your example, teach your children to trust in Jehovah as you help them to prepare to support themselves. From the day they are young, show them the value of hard work. (Proverbs 29:21; read Ephesians 4:28.) As they grow, help them to do their best at school. Christian parents do well to research and apply Bible principles to help their children to decide how to use education wisely. This will equip their children to support themselves and to have a full share in the Christian ministry.
Jehovah's loyal servants can count on his ability and his desire to satisfy their material needs. As we approach the end of this system of things, we can expect our confidence in Jehovah to be tested. No matter what happens, though, let us be determined to trust that Jehovah will use his power to provide for us materially. We can be certain that is his mighty hand and his outstretched arm will never be too short to reach us
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