After that whole generation had been gathered to their
ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the LORD nor what he had
done for Israel. Judges 2:1
It is alarming to think that there may come a day when
a generation of people will not know Jesus Christ or even have heard His
name. Our nation has strayed far from
God. We may blame this on many things,
but we as Christians have failed to teach the younger generation to love
God. We have failed to teach God’s
Word. Christian families must rise up
and teach their children to love and follow Almighty God. Churches have the responsibility to teach
God’s Holy Word instead of offering entertainment.
Someone will teach the younger generation. If we do not take upon ourselves our God
given responsibility of teaching our children in the ways of the LORD, the
world will. The world will teach them
that forms of ungodliness are acceptable.
The world will teach them that the ways of God are too strict and
unacceptable today. The world will teach
them, as they walk straight into the fiery pit of hell.
As Christians living in an ungodly world, we must
teach the younger generation to love God and to live each day by the guidelines
and principles found in His Holy Word. We
have to teach His Word, not our opinions or what we believe or feel. God’s Word is filled with eternal truths that
our children and grandchildren need to hear from someone who loves them
dearly. How often do you read and share
God’s Word with those you love, with those in your sphere of influence? If you want your children to follow God, you must
make God a part of your everyday life.
You must teach your children diligently to see God in all aspects of
life, not just those that are church related.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 – Love the LORD
your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
strength. These commandments that I give
you today are to be on your hearts.
Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,
when you lie down and when you get up.
Believing in Jesus Christ as our Savior and LORD is
the only way to Heaven. He alone died
for our sins and will make us right before God.
Living this way may not be popular, but it is true and right. The world will teach our children that there
are many ways to Heaven, just choose one.
Rise up parents, rise up churches.
Let’s get back to teaching God’s Holy Word and the truth found in
Scripture. John 14:6 – Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the
life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.”
Let’s choose today to teach and share God’s Word. Let’s teach this generation the importance of
prayer. Let’s raise up a generation to
be spiritual warriors for Almighty God.
Dear Heavenly Father,
forgive us for neglecting to teach the younger generation about You. Help us teach Your Holy Word. Empower us to teach our children and
grandchildren to love You LORD and to follow Your ways.
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