Comments on: Raising a Righteous Child

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:23:04 +0000

@whynot — Believe me I am waiting for her to ask that question…

By: whynot42

whynot42 — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:26:48 +0000

Jason, Yes. First and foremost it is the parents responsibility to “teach” their children how to “have a right relationship” with God. In whatever and however it seems best to the parent.
The church gathering can be a useful tool. For the most part, I was usually the teacher at the church. Since there always seemed to be a need for the help in one or the other of my children’s classes. That usually meant having more than just one of my kids in class with me, because they always wanted to be “in mommies” class.

There also came a time when they didn’t want to go to their gathering during church time and I did not have a problem having them with us during “big people’s church”. (now matter how the leaders felt about it)

JUST A FUNNY THOUGHT: “Jesus takes all our spanks from God.” may beg the question, “Then why do you spank me?” (I was trying to imagine how my kids would have responded.)

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:20:55 +0000

@Lionel I believe it is my responsibility to raise my children in the admonition of the lord. I understand that it only through the grace of God they will be saved but we still preach the gospel because I believe that is the means of grace God has chosen to use. Don’t let Dale scare you away, but understand not everyone understands the process of salvation the same way.

@Dale, I know no one would ever say it with their words but many Christians including myself say with their actions that it is the Churches job to teach the things of God, by not doing so at home. It is primarily the job of the parent supported by the church.

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:32:25 +0000

Dale,

Yes I am serious. Why do you think I am trying to argue? Why am I babbling? Sorry I posted a question. Thanks and Jason, never mind answering my questions, I didn’t comment to start an arguement. Wow! You guys have a good one.

By: Dale Sackrider, II

Dale Sackrider, II — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:55:18 +0000

I don’t know that I’ve ever heard anyone suggest that raising a righteous child is a product of a church program – but we Christians as a group do seem to rely on church and church programs to do the job like most people rely on the public schools to teach their children reading/writing/arithmetic – almost as if we think its the church’s job to teach our children morals.

I believe morals aren’t ‘taught’ as much as they are shown – or better put, teaching is meaningless without example. Having a culture of worship and prayer – making God a part of our lives at home – is the only way our children will see what it MEANS to be righteous.

@Lionel Woods – Are you serious or just looking to argue for arguments sake? Nothing in this post suggests that the author is ’saving’ his children… did you even read it? or just stop at the first talking point you could find and start babbling?

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:38:12 +0000

I meant “Those gentleman were devoout law follwers but couldn’t see the Messiah”.

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:37:13 +0000

Hey,

Do you mean by “righteous”, “justified/saved”? If so how does the sovereign hand of God play a part in this? For example I beleive I can raise a moral child, who may even understand the Gospel, but that won’t make them a regenerate child, only God can do that right? Even in the verses provided wouldn’t that make them a good Israelite but not a believer in the promise of the Messiah especially given the details in John 7-8. Does gentleman were devout law followers but see the Messiah.