OFFEND NOT THE CHILDREN (2/25/12)
One of the beautiful facets of childhood is their innocence. I realize they are born with a sinful nature, but they have not been exposed to the harsh and polluting influences of a sinful culture.
They love, trust, confide and inquire with a less cynical and more honest intent.
Woe to those who introduce them to "the real world" by violating them, physically, morally, mentally, spiritually or relationally.
The best environment for children is a holiness home and church.
PASSAGE...
Matthew 18:3-7
(3) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
(4) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
(5) And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
(6) But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
(7) Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
CHILDREN ARE A TREASURE (2/27/12)
The majority of people have been
The majority of people have been
given a treasure,
greater than pleasure and
beyond measure.
It demands great
It demands great
Care,
Time and
Sacrifice,
Its return is of Infinite Value.
God gives children to parents,
1- to raise them for Him,
2- to teach them about Him,
3- to lead them to Him.
Sadly, very few children get the needed investment from their parents.
Children are often left to blaze their own trail, but they usually follow other young people who are confused and lost.
When parents do offer guidance, it is usually away from a life that is consistent with Biblical godliness.
How sad to throw away such a treasure. Eternally sad.
Launch Out and Hold Fast,
Pastor David L. Gould
