Tenth Church Sermons Follow Me, as I Follow Christ
Feb 8, 2015
A pastor explores how transformed character and daily example shape children more than techniques. He discusses guarding home purity, modeling sexual fidelity, and creating a safe environment for a son. He urges trusting God for provision, cultivating a servant heart, and learning to be less anxious. He closes with a simple vision: be faithful at home and let personal change ripple outward.
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Personhood Over Parenting Techniques
- The message we transmit is primarily our personhood, not just knowledge or techniques.
- Ken Shigematsu cites Edwin Friedman and Dave Jolly to show presence, example, and daily habits shape others more than lectures.
Childhood Exposure Shapes Adult Sexual Struggles
- Ken shares recurring counseling stories of adults whose sexual struggles began with early exposure to parental pornography.
- He explains these childhood discoveries (magazines, late-night computer use) often scarred sexual development and led to addiction.
Remove Porn Access From Your Home
- Avoid keeping pornography or traces of it at home to protect children from early exposure.
- Ken explains he intentionally prevents porn history or materials in his house to reduce risk for his son.