August 29, 2010    

    " Fairfield schools started this week and I’m sure the schools in the area have either started or are about to start.  I think of the value of education in our society and the effort we make to train up our children in such a way that they can become productive members of our society and are able to work within the system, earning a living, coping with trends and dealing with the pressures of decision making and life management, etc.; but, I wonder why the same emphasis has not necessarily been placed upon their spiritual upbringing in many homes?  Understandably, a home void of the gospel would not teach and train up a child in God’s word, but you would think that a Christ centered home would.  Too often the children of our families know very little about scripture and have very little concern for the things of God.  Perhaps they’re not taught to read or study God’s word as they are other subjects; perhaps they’re not taught the value of accomplishing God’s word as much as the value of doing well in school, athletics, or social activities; perhaps parents have lost sight of the greater values in life.  Do we want our children to have a good education? Absolutely!  Do we want them to excel in all they do? Absolutely! But, as believers, we should have the same desire, if not more (for the things of God are eternal!) for them to know and understand scripture, God’s plan for their life, the value of Church, etc.  It is incredible to see parents who have that heart and desire for their children.  “Train up a child in the way he should go…”  While we wonder why so few are called to the mission field, Pastor, Evangelism, etc., I wonder if perhaps we de-emphasized the importance of God’s word and work?  Just a thought. "

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