spoiled children

No parent sets out to sabotage their child’s future.

And yet… it can happen more easily than we think.

Sometimes, in our desire to love our children well, we try to give them everything they want. We smooth the path, remove obstacles, and shield them from discomfort. It feels right in the moment—after all, what parent doesn’t want their child to be happy?

But instead of producing lasting joy, this approach can quietly create something else: entitlement, frustration, and a growing expectation that life should always go their way. Over time, that can shape not only their character, but also their view of God—seeing Him less as a loving authority and more as someone who exists to meet their demands.

That raises some important questions:

How is your parenting shaping your child’s understanding of God?
Are you preparing them for the realities of marriage, work, and relationships?
And what lessons can we take from the life of Samson—a man of great potential who was undone by his thinking and self-focus?

Let’s take a closer look.