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When the
children of Israel demanded that Samuel appoint a king over them,
their reason was so they could be like the other nations around
them.
Things haven't changed much.
In an era when the believing church
looks for stimulation more than anything else, and the same teachers
who train major executives are teaching pastors of large churches
to be orators, we must change our course.
Our children get head knowledge
from our words, and imitate our behavior.
It is critical to teach young parents
to train their children to avoid the glamor, the lights, and
the imitation of the successful. These are things that poison
the personality, and get in the way of Truth.
While there is no merit in being
different for its own sake, children must be taught regularly
the sweet release of being secure in Christ, and in following
the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Our children must understand
that the custom of dating is equal to window-shopping for a mate.
They have to be taught that the needy must be loved - not fed
and sent away. There is a desperate and basic need to impart
heaven's values when it comes to money.
Much Christian music today reflects
the yawning abyss between the word of God, and what young music
writers perceive its teaching to be. The emphasis is on my
feeling - my response to Him, and an over and over,
gutted and substanceless waves of lyrics that stir the emotions
are sung.
Then it is called worship.
The personal quiet time must have personal
worship, but the kneeler will find it is very different from
the "worship music" experience.
Our children must be prepared to
be soldiers - and soldiers of the Cross! It cannot be done in
a flash - it must be a life project. And your responsibility
as a parent before the Lord is that of trainer. Not friend, not
Lord, not babysitter, not policeman, but trainer. and
that is how you must pray.
Ask the Lord to teach you to train your
children. Do your parenting on your knees, and you will see
Jesus!
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