It's just as you would show anyone else how you love Jesus... by following his commandments and living a relationship worthy of His name.
At home though, quick specifics from the male perspective:
Have daily time in God's Word (shows your relationship to Christ).
Show devotion to your wife (as Christ loved the church so should husbands love their wives).
Show moral character by the choices you make at home (specifically with what you watch on television, what comes into your home via the internet, what you consider acceptable behavior)
Show the child how to honor Christ with the handling of possessions. In tithes and offerings, and explaining to your child why you give to the church and help others.
Borrowing someone else's idea from above, Christian music and radio is a huge deal when traveling in the car or on trips. The ideas and thoughts of what goes into a child's ears and eyes reflects what will come out of the heart.
In service, to your wife or to others in need. Bring him/her on community mission projects. Explain why you do these things. Show in scripture why and how Christ asked these things of us.
By honoring Christ above the world, that shows you are sold out to Christ and He is tops in your life. Your child will (hopefully) reflect those actions as they tend to reflect the attitudes and morals of their parents.
2007-02-09 07:00:12
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answered by westdyk1 2
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I am not a parent, but my parents showed me that they love Jesus from as long as i can remember. Mostly from their actions, the fruits of Christianity, ("you know the tree by its fruit"). For eg. they would not scream and shout at each other or at us. By showing love and care for other people, even people we did not know. They taught us that we should show respect to everything and every one...etc.
They basically taught us love.
We also saw their love for Jesus in church or when we read the Bible and payed at home.
Basically, just their actions. Children are very aware of how their parents act and often copy the way they speak as well and are very influenced by their parents ideas. So speaking to and setting a good example, having good communication with kids is the best way of showing them that u love Jesus.
2007-02-17 03:32:47
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answered by Eryn v 3
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Your children are your weakness, you teach them every day how to live, how to act, and function in daily life. Do what is good, do what is right, and live a life worthy to be called a son or daughter of God. Do not be a hypocrite, do not tell the children you cannot have sex and lust after other women, do not tell your children you cannot steal and cheat on your taxes, do not call in sick to go golfing,fishing, or met with other friends. Do unto others what you would want done to you. Turn the other cheek, never be angry without a cause, never believe everything you hear, do not be judgmental in actions or thoughts, forgive your children for errors, listen to them and their opinions when they speak. Be not Lords but examples of how to live. Look to God not men for your answers and read your Bible to understand every day what to do.
Believe the Bible is true and correct over yourself, family, friends, churches, and the world.
2007-02-09 07:06:49
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answered by sirromo4u 4
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I'm not christian, but I love what Jesus taught and think this is the right way for everyone to live. Peace, love, understanding. Help others whenever it is possible. Ease suffering, explain to your children that this is what Jesus taught, and if everyone lived this way, we could have heaven on earth. Love eachother and be respectful. Most of all, help others.
2007-02-09 06:58:42
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answered by Rosalind S 4
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By being an example...Paul said to be imitators of him as he is of Jesus. Let your children see your love for God by doing Gods will, loving him and by loving each other.
For example last week my 8 month old son fell of the couch and my four year old girl asked if we could pray for him. So we did and immediately after prayer my son was feeling better.
My daughter sees my trust and love for God and that day she experienced Gods love and power.
Again simply be an example....
2007-02-09 07:03:23
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answered by Commander 6
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By the way you live. By letting him/her see you spending time in the word each day. By telling him/her the stories of the Bible, by buying them a children's version of the bible, by sending them to Sunday School and attending services as a family.
And in how you treat your spouse. This is so important. And so many of us (present company included) fail. But the most important way to teach your children about Jesus is to treat your spouse the way Jesus tells us we should treat each other
2007-02-09 06:58:43
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answered by Thomas G 6
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First and foremost: pray in front of and with them to God. Second: let them see you study the Bible. Go to church with them. My five year old daughter is enrolled in a Christian pre-school, which turned out to be cheaper than the public school pre-school and blew ALL the other pre-schools in my area away. When you're going places in your car, play Christian music. :o)
2007-02-09 06:57:25
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answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6
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By loving them with the same love that God has for us. They see the difference between you and the parents of their friends rather quickly.
2007-02-09 09:12:57
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answered by Anonymous
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Take them to church, read Bible stories, pray with them...I have a 7 year old and an almost 5 year old...and they know that I love Jesus....just teach them about Him.
2007-02-09 07:12:13
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answered by Anonymous
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I was attending church with my daughter once.
She was setting beside me in the front row.
I looked over and saw her crying... out of nowhere.
I asked her "Baby, why are you crying?"
She replied, "I guess it's the Holy Spirit daddy."
I show my children that i love Jesus by teaching them about Him.
Explaining why things are the way they are, and what God wants from us as His children.
2007-02-09 07:02:03
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answered by Anonymous
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