So I conclude from these Scriptures that it is God's will that the family be preserved and that parents assume primary responsibility under God for getting biblical and doctrinal knowledge into the heads and hearts of their children. Read 25 percent of your books from the first fifteen hundred years of church history. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. We tell ourselves that things are better than they really are. ), they will have In view of such relentless indoctrination that bombards our young people every For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city shall be taken and the houses plundered and the women raped. It is God's will that parents assume responsibility to teach their children what God has revealed about himself. We all have more background biases than we realize. followers of atheistic Marxism. is so prevalent in the media, museums, and collegesand even among friends, Judges 2:10-11 - A Lost Generation Daily Devotional Bible Verses And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. The moment you stop growing, your church stops growing. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol." Proverbs 30:1 I says, There is a generation that curses its father, And does not bless its mother. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. Its people were brought out from the peoples and now dwell securely, all of them. You can teach your child humility. The way you work isnt the way I work. Obviously thats true! You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." We jump to conclusions, and the Bible talks about this in Romans 2. As a teenager I heard, The impact on your life will be largely from the people you meet and the books you read. So I decided to get very intentional about both of those whom I would meet and what I would read. Most college students don't realize that when they take a course from a teacher who is teaching it for the first time, he often knows very little more than they do and is staying just a step ahead. Thats the oldest lie in the book, that we will be like God (Genesis 3:5). But do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months. All leaders must first be disciples. Jeremiah 17:9 says, The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? We have an amazing ability to lie to ourselves. Nevertheless, I speak to you all because it is crucial that what God has to say about children be part of our shared Christian view of life. You are already preconditioned. But if he makes a gift out of his inheritance to one of his servants, it shall be his to the year of liberty. Authenticity begins when you start by admitting that you are inauthentic. The message must never change, but the methods have to change with every generation. The third thing to learn and teach to others in this battle for the mind is to never let up on learning. Jesus did not just begin building his church in the year 2000. all the resources we need to turn the tide! . Parents cannot depend upon the babysitter or daycare to handle training their children, they must take charge of it We only have our children for a short time, there is not time to waste. You would never invite somebody, Why dont you murder somebody right here in my living room? But you do it every time you watch a TV show in which somebody murders. H And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 6:6-7; Eph. That is one of my life verses. If you are chopping wood, it helps to have a sharp ax. And the Bible says that we are to tear them down. We preachers can do a lot of ought-to preaching without giving our people the how-tos. so they will not be captured by the world! Proverbs 18:15 (icb) says, The mind of a smart person is eager to get knowledge [thats a mark of intelligence! - A wicked and adulterous generation. The next link in the chain, once young people learn the truth, is for them Those of you who are doers, you need to think more. I think the politicians will follow that for votes. Joshua died when he was 110 years old, according to Judges 2:8. Y And Napoleon said that imagination rules the world. We are never wasting our time when we are sharpening our ax. The Bible says in Jude 3 that the biblical faith was once for all delivered to the saints. The gospel is there, and we dont change it. Logic will get you from A to B, but imagination will take you everywhere. You answer primarily before God. They never honestly ask the question, "Was it something I did or didn't do?" A wide gap exists between knowing and doing in American Christianity and perhaps its cause is too much teaching. Joseph Stalin knew the power of education as a propaganda tool. We dont only need to know the Word of God, but we also want to have the mind of God and the heart of God and to develop the character of God and we want to do the will of God. And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals; and they forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; they went after other gods, from among the gods of the peoples who were round about them, and bowed down to them; and they provoked the Lord to anger. We need the Maxwells in physics and the Keplers and the Calvins. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. And we need to know not only the Bible but also church history. By the way, some people say, God hasnt called me to be successful. Theres a kernel of truth in it. And how do you do it? after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel. . The children of Israel saw the miracles. Throughout the history of God's people, generations have turned up missing. Second, and this is the main point of the message, it is the solemn duty of parents to teach their children about God and the greatness of his saving work. Because we know these things are so and can give evidence to a child eventually that will support this truth. Thats a conviction. We are all mentally ill. Amplified Bible Also, all [the people of] that generation were gathered to their fathers [in death]; and another generation arose after them who did not know (recognize, understand) the LORD, nor even the work which He had done for Israel. Truly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation. And you shall teach them to your children." In turn, they offer no helpful council to prevent this from happening in the future. Many people act as though their education ended at their last graduation. From this passage, it is clearly evident that a lack of Bible teaching in the home has lost generations of God's people today. And Jesus wants us to learn from him. survey.5. 6:4). Joel 1.3: Tell your children about it, and let your children tell their children, and their children the next generation. You're almost done! The parent who smokes will continually telltheir children it is a bad habit, they'll tell them "don't you do this" and then light one up. Then you dont really believe in it. So, if the children don't do what you say, you try to humor them or bribe them or pen them up. But your problem is much deeper than Satan. So dont merely resist it. And how do you teach other people to do that? I dont want it. And the result of this ignorance is given in verse 11, "The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals; and they forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt." brink of such a change right now! The second two have to do with being. ", By Jonathan L Perz From Expository Files 7.12; December 2000. scratch or else that soul could be completely lost. Dont store up material possessions where moth and rust decay. Already Compromised & Already Gone Book Pack, How Do We Know the Bible Is True? Make sure that you are growing and developing. Some of us have bald spots, but we all have blind spots. I believe you can judge the health of a church not by its seating capacity but by its sending capacity. Imagine great thoughts. I pray a blessing on every man and woman reading these words. Love wisdom. They think they can allow anything into their mind, and they will be just fine. S And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Ask God to search and test your thoughts. and defend their beliefs. 00:00 02:17 The moral fibre of society as broken down, and there seem to be no consequences to the injustices and inhuman behaviour that this group of lost people are inflicting on others. We need the Boyles. Its both. expected the growth to translate into greater political power for secular interests: After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands. To do so is heresy. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Thats a conviction. O how I want the mothers and fathers of our church to be teachers of the Word of God in your homes. And Jesus answered them, See that no one leads you astray. claims no affiliation with religion, and this category is even higher among organization begun in 1983 for the explicit purpose of attacking the influence . New Living Translation His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom What we need today are people creating new innovations in a new society to reach new generations. Avoid such people. the present time, by those who seek to destroy the next generation spiritually! It is often very rebellious. R (A word to grandparents too!) Christians need to take heed of Gods Word and ensure they are capturing the But Moses knew the ways of God. But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. God to their children. and agriculture, we cant afford to keep it bottled up or to kick the can.7. I have been studying this subject for thirty-three years. There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down. And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished? And Jesus began to say to them, See that no one leads you astray. And America is on the Be that where you are. The community? The definition of the gospel by which we We are not God. Let me ask you quite frankly: Whats your dream for your next ten years? This is the great and first commandment. Thats why Jesus implies to the Pharisees that their problem isnt that they dont know Scripture but that they dont know the power of God (Mark 12:24). ], and the wise person listens to learn more. We need to be eager to learn and willing to listen. Loving. It showed clearly Proverbs 10:14 says, Wise men store up knowledge (NIV). Skill comes through doing something over and over and over. 2 Peter 1. It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). It seems as if many Christian parents have absorbed the notion that you can't really (or shouldn't) expect obedience from a child. Proverbs 23:13, 14: "Do not withhold discipline from your child; if you strike him with the rod, he will not die. Bill Nye, incidentally, was voted humanist of the year in 2010. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. And heres Proverbs 19:8: Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. We must make time to think. Were telling ourselves its no big deal when it is a big deal. And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which she is to be nourished for 1,260 days. There is so much you can fill your mind with that really is just stuffing. What would you attempt for God if you knew you couldnt fail? This is a part of the battle. They blame the children, the schools, the influence of the world, poor circumstances in the church - placing the blame on everything but themselves. Then I would go to morning service, and Id get another application that was supposed to change my life. Authenticity has always been an attractive quality. I pray that you would raise up a new generation of godly intellectuals who know your Word, understand your mind, feel your heart, live out your character, and do your will with skill. Then Paul says to think about whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise. Notice that he says to pray about everything. Paul says in Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think more than we can imagine. They are quick to speak of younger parents' children and say how much they see their own children in them when they were young - these children who have since fallen away. D And as the battle for sin is fought in their minds, may they not merely resist but refocus. I the Lord.visit the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.". When I look at my three sons in love, I say, "O Christ, let me not be delinquent in bringing them with me to glory.". We need to learn character. that you should go and bear fruit (John 15:16). when whoever said there are only two categories or only three categories? One final objection some parents may raise is: My children won't sit still long enough to listen to a Bible passage or receive instruction. So many different suggestions can come into the mind. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.". A generation goes, a generation comes, but the earth remains forever. And may Christians be known for outthinking, outsmarting, and out-loving the rest of the world. Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons. Shall a land be born in one day? So do I. this plan for conveying His grace, and we need to make sure were doing our Psalm 119:15 says, I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. Mediate and fix. Learn about our culture's newest tactics in the battle for kids' souls, and discover what you can do in your home and church to reclaim our youth for Jesus, the Creator. You When I want to think a certain way, it wants to go another way. see anyone saved (Romans 10:14). Think about these things. How do you do that? No? Thats conviction. 'The Lordis slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.' Leviticus 26:39-42ESV / 180 helpful votes HelpfulNot Helpful The more you hit a nail, the harder you drive it into the wood. It is tragic when this happens, but it is the exception and not the rule. We do all the feeding instead of teaching the sheep how to feed themselves. And on her forehead was written a name of mystery: Babylon the great, mother of prostitutes and of earth's abominations. For they are demonic spirits, performing signs, who go abroad to the kings of the whole world, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. But store up knowledge because knowledge is far more important than money. (3) What are the convictions I want to get across? The third thing we need is conviction. Now the people of Reuben and the people of Gad had a very great number of livestock. It serves no real purpose to berate the parents who have the "I have done all I could" mentality. N stands for nourish a godly mind. Our natural state is selfish at best and pathological at its worst. . My prayer is that Acts 2:17 will be true in your life and in your church: And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.. to be missionaries in the system) have by and large become churches of secular I dont want it. But he answered them, You see all these, do you not? M In Scripture, knowledge is the only thing we are supposed to store up. Protect them from the Evil One. In fact, if you ever come up with a truth that nobody else has ever seen, I can tell you this: youre wrong. Neither is it fruitful to seek their council on child-rearing. who battle on the intellectual level against the many competing worldviews.). I began collecting books when I was sixteen years old. Every thought obedient to Christ. Thats why our church features each week on the back of the bulletin a figure from history, just a little bio. in that group identifying as either atheist or agnostic, according to the new You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: And after this Job lived 140 years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, four generations. Few would dispute that Abraham lived around 2000 B.C. I know many men who are godly and love Jesus and preach the Bible, but their churches are dying on the vine. Which means your brain is telling you what you see. You do it all the time. We cannot say we have the character of kindness unless we are habitually kind. Publisher: OpenBible.info. The Put on the helmet of salvation. Volume 1, http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/Military_Law/pdf/NT_Nazi_Vol-I.pdf, http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/stalin/works/1934/07/23.htm, http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/09/survey-one-in-five-americans-is-religiously-unaffiliated/comment-page-3/, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-newton/creationism-mr-nye-and-dr-pepper_b_1934407.html, Two thirds of teenagers dont believe in God,. of the gospel! The CNN item reported that atheist and secular leaders were elated by the Pew God wants you to grow, and he will help you do what is right. Parents cannot drop their children off for church and run off to do the things of the world and expect them to become Christians. multitudes of U.S. students from Christian homes to doubt the history in Genesis. Shall a nation be brought forth in one moment? This is a gift that God gave to us: the ability to dream and envision and imagine something before it comes into reality. Adolf Hitler understood They can't speak for themselves, and so God has spoken for them. Opinion is something you argue about; conviction is something you die for. V For many years, I read a book a day. Trace it through Scriptures. We tell ourselves that things arent as bad as they really are. I will plant them on their land, and they shall never again be uprooted out of the land that I have given them, says the Lord your God. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. part. lose its edge in science, and no longer have engineers and other innovators. With arms outstretched and nail-pierced hands, Jesus says that the cross is how much he and his Father love us. Instead, the cry rings out "We did all that we could!" What do you do when you take on a yoke? Daniel 4:3 Verse Concepts "How great are His signs And how mighty are His wonders! And the reason why it is so intense is that your greatest asset is your mind. If you havent written it down, you havent really thought about it. This is the reason why we have so many fallen Christian leaders, because all sin begins with a lie. out their God-given, God-commanded role to be the spiritual head of their house With evolution We want to be able to bring them in, build them up, train them forward, and send them out. 1) It goes counter to all the teaching of Scripture that parents are to teach truth about God. I learn from critics. We can equate what is going on in the world today with the lost generation. In knowledge, the goal is to know the Word of God; but in perspective, the goal is to have the mind of God as much as possible. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. The most important commandment in all of Jewish Scripture is: "Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might." missing in their lives? Verse 4. In the latter years you will go against the land that is restored from war, the land whose people were gathered from many peoples upon the mountains of Israel, which had been a continual waste. Creeds must be turned into deeds. I know that some of you don't have children and never will. Z. "So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he gave them over to plunderers.". And what does the Bible say about them? Growing churches require growing pastors. But if you have a sharp ax, it doesnt take as much energy. G Their salvation may hang in the balance, but so does your joy. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. I read whatever I can about the brain, and one of the things I just learned is that the optic nerve, which is the only nerve that goes directly to your brain, actually sends more impulses from your brain forward than from your eye backward. They also need to see that, once they accept The consequences in America were again confirmed in October 2012, when the And so it is with those who are persuaded for good reasons that the Christian faith is true. Do not take us across the Jordan. Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality the dwellers on earth have become drunk. And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names, and it had seven heads and ten horns. So many people act like nothing happened between the times of Paul and Luther. This is one of the keys to overcoming temptation: dont merely resist it; replace it. While it is true that values are more caught than taught, if we are not intentional about teaching the WHY behind the value, they may not understand why Faith matters. Change the channel. We cant always tell ourselves the truth, because we dont stop to really think.
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