КОЛИ БАТЬКО МОВЧИТЬ - СІМʼЯ РУЙНУЄТЬСЯ | пастор Андрій Мартинов | 08.02.2026, церква "Благодать"

👉 This sermon is about the responsibility of parents for the spiritual, moral and emotional life of their children, and especially about the role of the father as a spiritual priest in the home. Sin, indifference and spiritual inattention of parents directly affect the fate of children - sometimes with tragic consequences. On the contrary: prayer, blessing, personal example and close relationships with children bring protection and blessings for generations. 👉 Main thoughts of the sermon 1. Children are the most valuable thing we have The sermon begins with pain for children: illnesses, difficulties, war, spiritual threats. The devil is not asleep and aims specifically at the family and children, so parents must stand "in the gap" for them. 2. The father is the main responsible person before God The Bible emphasizes that: the father is the priest in the home; he is responsible for the spiritual state of the family; prayer and blessing of children is his direct duty (Numbers 6:22–27). 3. The story of David as a warning. David — a man after God’s own heart — won wars, but lost the war in the family: relaxation → sin with Bathsheba; sin → spiritual blindness; spiritual blindness → tragedies in children (death of an infant, Amnon’s crime, Absalom’s revenge, fratricide). Main idea: the father’s sin opened the door to a curse in the house. 4. The unprocessed pain of children gives rise to evil. Absalom was not heard by his father, did not receive attention, justice and time — and this pain turned into hatred and rebellion. 5. Friends, environment and digital threats The sermon warns: wrong friends can ruin life; social networks, night vigils, spiritual fatigue dull the sensitivity of parents; in this state, parents do not notice what is happening to their children. 6. Solomon's example is hope Solomon became different because: David drew conclusions; invested time, love and instructions in him; was a father to him, not just a king. Where the father invested - there is fruit. 7. Education begins with an example "Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4) Children copy the lives of their parents, not just their words. "Do not educate your children - educate yourself." 8. The role of the mother a wise woman builds a home; supports the spiritual authority of her husband; helps children see an example in their father. 🔔 The main conclusion of the sermon Family is a spiritual responsibility, not just cohabitation. Time, prayer, example and love of parents shape the future of children. We need to repent today, correct our mistakes and build a family according to the Word of God, before it is too late. 🔔 The sermon calls for: to pray for children; to bless them every day; to be attentive to their hearts; to build a family as an image of Christ and the Church. This is a strong biblical warning and at the same time a call to hope and restoration. 👉 Main fragments 00:01:28 — The devil is awake: the attack is on parents and children 00:01:51 — The most precious thing in life is family and children 00:03:19 — Sermon topic: children and the responsibility of parents 00:03:58 — Responsibility #1 lies with the father — he is the priest in the home 00:05:11 — The first task of the father is to pray and bless the children 00:06:10 — The father feels when something is wrong with the child 00:07:07 — The sin of the parents can directly affect the children 00:08:03 — David won wars, but lost the war in the family 00:09:15 — Relaxation and inactivity open the door to sin 00:11:26 — A broken regime and addiction to social networks dull the spiritual vigilance 00:16:15 — We all live in a war — a spiritual war for the family and children 00:18:45 — “You are the man” — a moment of God’s judgment and realization 00:20:33 — Sin is disrespect for God, not just a personal mistake 00:22:32 — The consequences of David’s sin began with the death of a child 00:25:22 — Children’s friends can lead either to life or to death 00:27:02 — Sin closed David’s spiritual eyes — he stopped seeing the danger 00:31:24 — The absence of a father at a family holiday was the beginning of a tragedy 00:37:46 — A curse in the family — when children destroy each other 00:41:48 — Don’t educate children — educate yourself, because they will become like you Our address: Ukraine, Kyiv, Sofiivska Borshchahivka, st. Kyivska, 40. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZH5j2oQzCTY5A... phone: +38 (067) 600 29 29, e-mail: [email protected] If you wish to support the work of the church to spread the kingdom of God with your finances, here are the details for charitable donations: Recipient: RO RG (LOCAL CHURCH) ХВЕ БЛАГОДАТ РО Recipient code: 39029954 Bank name: KYIVSKE GRU JSC KB "PRIVATBANK" Account: UA67305299 00000 26001 00010 8186 Currency: UAH In the purpose of the payment, you must write: "Charitable donations" For all media questions send a mess...