ARE WE CONVINCING?
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6).
Nothing is more important for Christian parents than to know that their children are headed for heaven. After all, if a child eventually dies unprepared to face God, all earthly accomplishments will be pointless. Realizing that our children learn more from our behavior than our words, what kind of example are we setting at home?
Are we convincing our children that worshipping God is crucial (John 4:23) if we sometimes put sports, picnics or household projects ahead of church services?
Are we convincing our children that Bible study is vital (1 Tim 4:13) if we allow them to skip Bible class because they stayed up late on Saturday night?
Are we convincing our children that swearing and/or taking God’s name in vain is wrong (Matt. 5:34) if we occasionally blurt out “damn”, “Oh my God” or worse?
Are we convincing our children that modest appearance is important (1 Tim. 2:9) if we sometimes wear revealing attire or allow them to do so?
Are we convincing our children that pornography is evil (Eph. 5:3) if we periodically watch movies that depict partial nudity or couples ostensibly having sex?
Are we convincing our children that lying is wrong (Col. 3:9) if we occasionally tell “white lies” or withhold the truth?
Are we convincing our children that Jesus is our Savior, Lord and King (1 Tim. 6:15) if we rarely mention His name at home (or anywhere else)?
Are we convincing our children that the most important goal in this life is to be prepared for eternity(Matt. 16:26) if we are not ready ourselves?
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Children learn from our example every day. Are we teaching them the things that please God and Christ? Let’s make certain that they have the best possibility of reaching heaven by showing them THE WAY at home.
Jesus, always Jesus!
Dennis
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6).
Nothing is more important for Christian parents than to know that their children are headed for heaven. After all, if a child eventually dies unprepared to face God, all earthly accomplishments will be pointless. Realizing that our children learn more from our behavior than our words, what kind of example are we setting at home?
Are we convincing our children that worshipping God is crucial (John 4:23) if we sometimes put sports, picnics or household projects ahead of church services?
Are we convincing our children that Bible study is vital (1 Tim 4:13) if we allow them to skip Bible class because they stayed up late on Saturday night?
Are we convincing our children that swearing and/or taking God’s name in vain is wrong (Matt. 5:34) if we occasionally blurt out “damn”, “Oh my God” or worse?
Are we convincing our children that modest appearance is important (1 Tim. 2:9) if we sometimes wear revealing attire or allow them to do so?
Are we convincing our children that pornography is evil (Eph. 5:3) if we periodically watch movies that depict partial nudity or couples ostensibly having sex?
Are we convincing our children that lying is wrong (Col. 3:9) if we occasionally tell “white lies” or withhold the truth?
Are we convincing our children that Jesus is our Savior, Lord and King (1 Tim. 6:15) if we rarely mention His name at home (or anywhere else)?
Are we convincing our children that the most important goal in this life is to be prepared for eternity(Matt. 16:26) if we are not ready ourselves?
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Children learn from our example every day. Are we teaching them the things that please God and Christ? Let’s make certain that they have the best possibility of reaching heaven by showing them THE WAY at home.
Jesus, always Jesus!
Dennis
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