Children Quote by Paul David Tripp
““so much of what drives our responses to our kids is an unannounced set of laws that are more about what we want for ourselves and our lives than what God wants for and from our children. In our allegiance to our law, we end up breaking God’s law in our interactions with our children. In this way we are just like our children: people who need to be rescued from ourselves. You””
About This Quote
Source Book: “A Grace Disguised” by Paul David Tripp, 2007
We often project our own desires onto parenting, violating divine principles and harming relationships with our children.
In simple terms: Parents impose personal goals, breaking God’s law with kids.
Key Takeaway
Align parenting with God’s purpose, not personal ambition.
Themes
parenting
spirituality
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- church teaching
- personal reflection
- parent‑child conflict
- self‑examination
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your own goals shape your parenting?
- What would change if you prioritized God’s law?
A Different Perspective
Personal ambitions can blind us to children’s true needs.
