If We Don't Influence Our Children Others Will

I hear all the time about parents who don't want to impress their beliefs on their children, and I am saddened.  If I really believe that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation then why in the world would I not encourage everyone I know to choose Jesus?  It makes no sense that the world can tell us to leave our children alone and we believe them. The world is not leaving our children alone, and we should not allow this world to determine our children's morality and faith. The rest of the world doesn't play by the rule of letting  them make their own decisions.  Media bumbards children with images of what they "need" to be happy and what is "normal" or "cool" while we parents are struggleing with the decision of whether or not we should tell our children about our faith in Jesus Christ. We can't just assume that somehow one day they'll understand. How can they learn without a teacher?  I don't believe that I should force my son to decide to be a Christian, but what type of faith do I really have if I can't even evangelize my own son?  We need to talk to our children about our faith in a way that causes them to make a decision, and then we should nurture our children so that they are not swallowed up by the world.  It is not overbearing or abusive to teach your child about what you believe, it is parenting.  So many children I see in church that don't know what is going on or why they are there.  It is not the churches job exclusively to teach our children about our faith.  It is our job as parents to make sure  that our children are informed about what is happening.  Just as it is important to teach children manners, it is important to teach children who God is and then allow for them to experience God for themselves.  When we teach our children about God we are not alone.  God is with us and introduces himself.  Without a touch from God none of us would have accepted Jesus as our Lord and savior, and that is what many people are waiting for in this world. If you are a christian parent then you are the first experience of who God is to our children.  We are the first touch, and our example informs them somewhat about God's love for them.  If we fail to represent our faith and share how significant they are to God then these children will surely look for significance in other places, and there is no garauntee that they will go looking in any good place.  Do we really want to leave our children to blindly search for meaning and purpose in this world? We aren't just responsible for teaching our children about the world but for teaching our children about faith.  They may not accept what we have to say, but they will always know that we cared enough to share what we believe with them.  If you love someone then you want the best for them right?  Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me and I wouldn't dare keep that from the people that I love, especially my child.   

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