As CWMs we are responsible for teaching our children the things of God. We are also responsible (along with fathers) for making sure our children are in a church that has solid Biblical teaching and assists us in training up our children in the ways of God. In fact, the Bible gives parents the responsibility to train children up not the church. So, ultimately it is our responsibility.
I have become concerned lately that some churches are more interested in entertaining our children, youth, and even adults instead of teaching, discipling, and holding people accountable. Often, Sunday school and worship have become another form of entertainment...
People want to hear things that make them feel good, not that are convicting. Have you noticed few preachers speak about Hell anymore, because people really don’t want to hear it? Yet, if we are honest there are things in the Bible that are difficult to hear and understand. I would almost compare the difficult parts in the Bible to having to learn to eat our vegetables.
The entire Bible needs to be preached not just the parts we like. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness.” That means every single part of God’s Word has something to teach us.
So, why is this important? Many recent studies are coming out with some very sad statistics. From the book ReThink by Steve Wright and Chris Graves, p.19, “Mark Matlock finds, “Depending on whose numbers you use, 58-84% of graduating youth from church youth groups are not returning.” (I would highly recommend reading this book by the way).
This statistic is troubling beyond belief. So, just having your children “in church” is not enough and is not a guarantee they will walk with the Lord when they graduate from high school. As parents then we need to be on guard for a church that teaches truth and expects our children to live it out their entire lives.
Here are some of my humble suggestions to see if your church is teaching sound Biblical doctrine:
1. Does your pastor all ready have an entire sermon planned and picks a verse to fit what he wants to preach on? Does he read that verse and then never goes back to the text? Then, your pastor is focused on what he wants to teach not God’s Word. 2. Does your pastor allow the sermon ...
If you are willing I would love to hear your comments about your own church and how you see its Biblical teaching. Visit the CWM blog and share: www.christianworkingmoms.blogspot.com .
Final Thoughts There is nothing more important as a CWM than teaching our children the things of God. We are commanded to in the Bible. Those spiritual values will last for eternity.
