Question: In these challenging social times, how do I help my children be strong Christians?
Answer: It’s true that traditional Christian values are being challenged from every direction. If your son or daughter attends public schools or universities, they are most likely being taught to believe ideas and ways that are contrary to God’s biblical teachings…in addition to the regular reading, writing, and math. Most parents are not aware of this. That’s why parents need to be very active in keeping up with what’s going on in their child’s school. However, the bottom line is that parents cannot be with their child every minute. Therefore, it becomes even more important that parents are teaching their children from a very early age what exactly their family believes. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. This training will be their firm foundation.
Sadly, too many Christians today don’t even know themselves what God teaches us in His Word-The Holy Bible. As Christians, we need to read and study the Bible for ourselves. Plus, it is extremely important to attend a true Bible believing, Bible teaching church. Be aware that many places call themselves a church, but they don’t even teach that the Bible is true. If you are in a church like this, you and your family need to leave NOW! Learn God’s Word! Being strong in the Lord starts with you and your children understanding that we are all sinners in need of a Savior. Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, is that Savior. Once we ask Jesus to forgive us our sins, repent, and accept Him as our Savior, we can go on to grow in our faith in the Lord! Know that we cannot strive in this world by our own strength. God gives us His Holy Spirit to guide and comfort us through this life…until we die from this world, and move on to eternal life in Heaven!
Helpful Links:
Focus on the Family www.focusonthefamily.com
Crown Financial Ministries www.crown.org
The Christian Broadcasting Network www.cbn.com
World Magazine www.worldmag.com
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I love what you are doing Val!
Alot of issues are out there and some parent’s do not want to talk to there kids about things! Alot is Peer pressure !
Blessings!
Thanks, Debbie!
True, I agree. Ultimately, it’s the responsibility of the christian parent to train their children and not leave it to others !
Thanks, Shirl!
this makes a lot of great points… it’s sad how so many people are clueless about morals and will fall for anything!!! if only people in this country studied the Bible more, we would have less problems. it really is that simple. morals/values- NOT laws or the economy or other things- are the most important foundations of society. sadly, many people don’t realize that and think morals are kind of okay but not all that crucial.
i like this blog already… i have to like it, you’re my mom lol
Thanks, Jasmine!
Amen, Val! What a great thing for you to do. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us. I look forward to following your blog. Praying all is well with you and your family. I miss seeing you!
Thanks, Cindy! I miss seeing you, too.
Hi Va,
I love this already and will be following your blog. Excellent information. Thanks for sharing this with us. Theresa
Thanks, Theresa!
Great way to start your blog! I’ll be following!
Thanks, Sandy!
Val,
This is fantastic. So love the purpose of your blog and for putting the truth out for all to see and contemplate. Jesus and only Jesus is our salvationa and it’s His word that leads us to truth. We can’t water it down to make it more palatable. Our responsiblity is to read it, meditate on it, study it, memorize it, chew on it, believe it and live it, even when that is not popular or politically correct. I can’t wait to read more. Loved your daughter’s comments too. Sounds like you and John have done what you are preaching.
Thanks for sharing!
Becky
Thanks, Becky!