According to C. S. Lewis, every moral rule is created to
prevent a breakdown of the human machine. God’s laws are provided as a gift to
us so that we can function as we were created to function. It is the manual for
the operation of our daily lives. That moral rule of which he speaks is found
in God’s Word, the Bible. Many would say
that it is obsolete or a book for the weak who can’t figure life out on their
own, but I would contest that as I look at the culture that is drifting from the foundational truth we find in scripture. I see a place where humanity
fills the void in their lives with drugs, alcohol, promiscuity and an
unquenchable desire to acquire more and more of the things of this world, yet
they are overcome with emptiness. I see a place where God’s most prized
creation is bought and sold like a piece of furniture. I see a culture where
children are not valued enough to be trained to travel the path God has laid
out for them so that His plan might be fulfilled. I see a culture full of
people who refuse to be held accountable for their actions and legislation
being born continually because of our neglect, irresponsibility and blindness
to the laws of God. One has to wonder how many laws have been written because
of our refusal to “Love our neighbor as ourselves.”
As parents, we have a huge responsibility when it comes to our
culture. As we train our children, we are shaping the next generation. I often hear
parents complain that they feel powerless. They can’t discipline their children
in public for fear of being arrested. Really? Condoning bad behavior is right
and correcting it is wrong? In what world is that alright? They can’t control
their child’s schedule because of the mandate from the coach. Really? Check
their birth certificate. Is the coaches name there or was that child a gift
from God to you? They can’t provide proper nutrition or rest or have any time
as a family because they are constantly on the road going from this game to
that lesson to this appointment. Really? Who hijacked your calendar and created
that schedule?
We DO have a choice, but we will eventually lose that choice
if we sit back and allow society to dictate what our values and beliefs should
be. It is well past time for us to take back our homes, establish our values
based on the Word of God and teach those values to our children.
Do you know what God’s word says about morality? Do you know
what it says about love and respect and responsibility? Do you know how to
shape the heart of your child so that they will find room for God as they grow
into the age of accountability? You will learn these things in the Word of God
and in association with others who are learning and striving to be godly
parents.
Teaching your child to be “good” is nice, but what will
happen with the cultural shifts that redefine for us the meaning of “good?” There is ONE TRUTH and that is the foundation
of all that I believe. That Truth is found in the Bible. It is God’s message of
love to us so that the machinery of humanity can run smoothly, without a
glitch. I don’t know about you, but I am not willing for any society to dictate
to me how my child should grow or behave or find their way. I believe God’s
word to be the only way to establish a worthwhile pattern for life that guides
us to an eternity with Him. If you will take the time to dive into scripture
you will find wisdom and knowledge that will equip you to be the leader in your
home and community that God is calling you to be. And that, my friend, is the
Truth!
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