05.14.19 ~Educating the Next Generation
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Our children must become educated and become educators. But that goal is not complete without the Kingdom mindset. we are sending them into dangerous territory to get their training. Choose their schools carefully. Each teacher who trains your child is a delegated authority - delegated by you.
The Bible does not give the authority for training children to the government, no matter how noble their intent. It rests upon your shoulders, so pray, pray, pray, and educate, educate, educate.
VERSE
Proverbs 22:6 (Passion)
Dedicate your children to God and point them in the way that they should go, and the values they’ve learned from you will be with them for life.
Proverbs 22:15 (Passion)
Although rebellion is woven into a young man’s heart, tough discipline can make him into a man.
Matthew 18:1-6 (Passion)
At that time the disciples came to ask Jesus, “Who is considered to be the greatest in heaven’s kingdom realm?”
Jesus called a little one to his side and said to them, “Learn this well: Unless you dramatically change your way of thinking and become teachable, and learn about heaven’s kingdom realm with the wide-eyed wonder of a child, you will never be able to enter in. Whoever continually humbles himself to become like this gentle child is the greatest one in heaven’s kingdom realm. And if you tenderly care for this little one on my behalf, you are tenderly caring for me. But if anyone abuses one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him to have a heavy boulder tied around his neck and be hurled into the deepest sea than to face the punishment he deserves!
Questions: ~ What is my role in training the next generation? As a parent, educator, and/or mentor, what part do each of these roles play in raising up those who will come after me? ~ Who trained - or tried to train - me in a kingdom mindset and kingdom principles? Were they effective, or not? ~ What instruction does Scripture give about raising and educating children, for parents and non-parents alike?
Prayer:
Father - Thank you for the ability to learn and grow. Continue to teach me the teachings and lessons from You that I need to know. Help me to pass on kingdom knowledge to the next generation in what ever capacity I am in. Protect and guide the children and youth, so they can do the same for the generations that come after them. Yes + Amen.
