‘We Should Not Ruin Our Children.’
Proverbs 19:18.
a) They need to be disciplined whilst there is hope for them. (In other words, whilst they are still young enough to receive discipline – which is discipleship.)
b) If we neglect this.
c) We will ruin their lives.
(This QT reminds me physical or spiritual – I Should Not Ruin My Children)
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‘The Life Changing Power Of The Cross.’
Galatians 6:14.
a) It is the only thing that we should be boasting about.
b) Through the Cross our interest in the World system dies.
c) Through the Cross the World system’s interest in us also dies.
d) Ephesians 2:13. We are brought near to God by the Blood of Christ.
e) Ephesians 2:15-16. Through the Cross we understand Reconciliation.
(This Second one gives me a glimpse at The Life Changing Power Of The Cross)
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Chris.
Children’s lives are not ruined by the internet, Satan or through “bad” friends. Of course these things will not help the children’s lives. The primary cause of the lives of children being ruined is their parents. Sometimes the parent’s life is so damaged and hurting they just cannot properly think of, or care for, their children. Sometimes non Christian traditional philosophies about children have influenced the parents deeply so they have no Biblical perspective about their children, this also can ruin the children’s lives. Finally, sometimes the parent’s lives are so caught up in sin and bad habits that their influence over their children is only negative.
