2 Timothy 3: 13-14 (KJV)
"But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."
If it is expected that a child should grow in the Lord through his/her teaching it is then assumed they are being taught. We have become very comfortable with phrases like, "It takes a community to raise a child." and others. When in fact it is the responsibility of a child's parents for his/her scriptual upbringing and education as a whole. God tells us without confusion that "...we are made wise through faith." To have wisdom you need to have faith as per our God. That faith is a faith our children need to see being lived out in the lives of their parents Monday through Saturday not just for an hour on Sunday morning if they are expected to learn it.
Nadine, I am so excited that you are blogging. We all have so much to learn through your example. I am so blessed to be your friend. :-)
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