Daily Devotional - February 11th, 2026
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
“Children do not stumble in darkness by accident. They wander there when light is withheld.” — Alma Ohene-Opare
Commentary:
Raising children in truth is one of the highest forms of stewardship God entrusts to us. Truth is not merely information. It is alignment with moral law and with reality as God designed it. When we teach a child honesty, responsibility, and reverence for God, we are not imposing restriction. We are building a foundation. A house framed with straight beams stands strong against the storm. A life framed in truth stands firm against confusion.
Freedom without truth is fragile. Our nation was built on the conviction that liberty depends on virtue. In the home, the same principle applies. When children understand that choices have consequences, they learn agency. When they see integrity modeled, they learn character. We cannot outsource moral formation to culture, technology, or institutions. Just as a gardener pulls weeds early to protect tender plants, parents must gently correct falsehood before it takes root. Correction given in love protects freedom.
Truth must be spoken and lived. Children can detect hypocrisy faster than we imagine. If we teach honesty but excuse our own exaggerations, the lesson dissolves. If we speak of faith but neglect prayer, they notice. Raising children in truth requires courage and humility. It means admitting when we are wrong and asking for forgiveness. It means opening Scripture at the kitchen table. It means reminding them that God’s commands are not burdens but guardrails. In doing so, we reflect Christ, who is full of grace and truth.
Scripture:
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
Daily Application:
Model integrity in one specific moment today. Choose honesty, patience, or humility in front of your child and explain why it matters.