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Why Samuel’s Godly Leadership Did Not Produce Godly Children (A Biblical Analysis)

Christian Faith Feb 07, 2026

Introduction One of the most uncomfortable truths in Scripture is that strong spiritual leadership does not always translate into godly children. The Bible presents multiple examples where faithful servants of God raised children who rejected righteousness. One of the clearest and least discussed examples is Samuel the prophet. Samuel was righteous, disciplined, prayerful, and publicly validated by God—yet his sons…