Someone is teaching your children about things beyond this
world. Their friends, their teachers, neighbor
parents, the television, social media and the music they listen too. Yes, all of these people and things are
influencing their perspective on life, death, right and wrong. If they are young they are very
impressionable. If they are in college
they are making choices, setting life directions and establishing their own
opinion on these major topics in life.
There are choices that will impact who they marry, who they befriend,
who they look to for leadership and who they will influence.
Are you having an influence on your children on these important topics?
Have you actually sat down with them and discussed life, death, salvation, Jesus Christ and God’s grace; or are you expecting them to pick it up on their own? If the latter, I’m sorry to say, it’s not likely going to happen. There are too many forces in this world that will push your children in an alternative direction; and give them the comfort that it’s the truth.
It’s your job, it’s your single biggest responsibility in this life. If you call yourself a Christian and you are not even willing to discuss it with your wife, your husband and your children; then you need to ask yourself why. The bible teaches us, “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6. It is biblical, and very much to the point that Fathers and Mothers are to teach their children the scriptures, the gospel and the saving grace through Jesus Christ. You are responsible for this. Not your church, not your kids teachers, not your kids friends; no – you are.
So, Father’s are you doing this? Are you taking seriously the task of leading your household with a Christian mindset, and educating your children about Jesus Christ? We are so quick to brag about our children and their latest achievements in sports, school, relationships and work. Where are the FB posts about your child’s walk with Christ and their salvation? Is it not 100x more important than anything else they may be engaged in?
We, as parents, need to set our priorities properly. If you expect your child to pick up Christ by watching you model Christian behavior, than you better be getting it right 100% of the time. They should be watching Christ and how He lived. He is the example of perfection in human flesh. He alone is the one your children should be modeling their lives after. By all means, you should be living for Christ and allow them to see that in action, but teach them that there is only One mediator between mankind and God, and that is Jesus Christ.
I’ve recently spoken to a friend about his children and their faith. He could not even tell me if they believed in Jesus Christ, yet alone that they were walking in a daily relationship with Him. They were at college and they didn’t speak often, so he was unclear on where they stood. This is a shame. The influences impacting their spiritual walk are in most cases extremely liberal and opposed to the traditional Christian doctrine of Jesus Christ as the only way to the Father. Are you seriously willing to stand by and allow your child to be influenced by the world without a fight for their soul? The outcome is not pleasant, and as a parent of 5, grandparent of 3(almost 4) I cannot stand by and let my children’s faith be minimized, replaced or reduced to a worldly view. It is our role as Father’s to shepherd our children through their spiritual walk and help them draw closer to Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
Are you having an influence on your children on these important topics?
Have you actually sat down with them and discussed life, death, salvation, Jesus Christ and God’s grace; or are you expecting them to pick it up on their own? If the latter, I’m sorry to say, it’s not likely going to happen. There are too many forces in this world that will push your children in an alternative direction; and give them the comfort that it’s the truth.
It’s your job, it’s your single biggest responsibility in this life. If you call yourself a Christian and you are not even willing to discuss it with your wife, your husband and your children; then you need to ask yourself why. The bible teaches us, “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6. It is biblical, and very much to the point that Fathers and Mothers are to teach their children the scriptures, the gospel and the saving grace through Jesus Christ. You are responsible for this. Not your church, not your kids teachers, not your kids friends; no – you are.
So, Father’s are you doing this? Are you taking seriously the task of leading your household with a Christian mindset, and educating your children about Jesus Christ? We are so quick to brag about our children and their latest achievements in sports, school, relationships and work. Where are the FB posts about your child’s walk with Christ and their salvation? Is it not 100x more important than anything else they may be engaged in?
We, as parents, need to set our priorities properly. If you expect your child to pick up Christ by watching you model Christian behavior, than you better be getting it right 100% of the time. They should be watching Christ and how He lived. He is the example of perfection in human flesh. He alone is the one your children should be modeling their lives after. By all means, you should be living for Christ and allow them to see that in action, but teach them that there is only One mediator between mankind and God, and that is Jesus Christ.
I’ve recently spoken to a friend about his children and their faith. He could not even tell me if they believed in Jesus Christ, yet alone that they were walking in a daily relationship with Him. They were at college and they didn’t speak often, so he was unclear on where they stood. This is a shame. The influences impacting their spiritual walk are in most cases extremely liberal and opposed to the traditional Christian doctrine of Jesus Christ as the only way to the Father. Are you seriously willing to stand by and allow your child to be influenced by the world without a fight for their soul? The outcome is not pleasant, and as a parent of 5, grandparent of 3(almost 4) I cannot stand by and let my children’s faith be minimized, replaced or reduced to a worldly view. It is our role as Father’s to shepherd our children through their spiritual walk and help them draw closer to Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
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