You may not think you know much about God, or the Bible, or the best way to explain the finer points of Christian doctrine. But if you still have children at home, you can be pretty sure they dont know as much as you do. And they could learn a lot more than you think if youd just start the conversation. Granted, trying to instruct our children in the ways and teachings of God is not easy for a lot of us. It can be awkward. Its not usually a popular alternative to the video game they were playing or the friend they were texting. We fear the risk of being boring, or bumping up against a question we dont know the answer to. But youd be surprised how inherently powerful the Bible is, all by itself. The consistent practice of reading the Scripture aloud with everyone together in one room will leave marks and memories on your children that will travel well as they grow. Youd even be surprised by the thoughts God gives you as you read—things you can share on the spot about your experiences with life, no other textbooks required. Even with all our qualms and excuses, the Bible challenges us not to hide His Word from our children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands (Psalm 78:7). Even if youre a little fuzzy on this stuff, youve got to love a promise like that.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 20:23:56 +0000
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