II Timothy 3:14-15 "(14) But continue thou in the things thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; (15) And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation which is in Christ Jesus."
It's VBS time here at our church, which is one of my favorite times of the year. Kid's never cease to amaze me. The things they remember. The questions they ask. The excitement and energy they bring into a room. Children are a very important aspect of the ministry.
You hear it said all the time, "Our kids today are the church of tomorrow." I believe that statement to be very true. There are, however, some things about that statement that scare me. Those of us that are still raising children are going to have to realize that we are responsible for the future of children and our children's churches.
The Bible says, "that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures." As parents and grandparents it is our responsibility to teach the Bible to them. Biblical principles are going to have to be established within the homes of Christians, because kids pick up on the smallest aspects of life. If we are going to expect them to be in church 35 years from now, it is of utmost importance that we are giving them what they need today, not just what they want. Now I am not foolish enough to say that just because we teach them right they will always do right. I understand that each person makes their own decisions, and will give an account to God for those decisions. What I am saying, is, as Christian parents our children are going to learn the most about the Bible from us. Let's not take that lightly.
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