I've been in St. Louis since Thursday for the Greater St. Louis Area Homeschool Expo.  This morning I presented a workshop on "Training Character Into Your Children".  One of the things I mentioned was the importance of us setting an example for our children, and being a Godly role model for them.  It reminded me of something that happened at one of my conventions a couple of years ago.  Towards the end of the conference, one of the leaders came to my booth, and told me that one of the attendees had been caught stealing from the vendors.   The leader then handed me a set of 3 DVDs that the lady had stolen from our booth.  The topic of the set was developing character in your children.  I found it humorous that of all our resources, she chose that one to steal!  Rather ironic, but also sad.  She failed to realize that her kids learn much more by her life, than her words or teaching.  The best way to teach them the character she wanted  to instill in them, was by being honest & having integrity in her own life.  I firmly believe that we should work diligently to train our children in character, but at the same time we should never forget that our children more often do what we DO, rather than what we teach.  In the end, our children are a picture of us. What a sobering reminder to seek God's help in daily be a Godly example to our children!