Well I believe we have finally settled on a church home. It has been kind of exasperating. I will admit I have enjoyed visiting the different churches and seeing all of the different ways people worship.
I started a men's bible study group and held the first meeting at my office this past Monday. It was pretty interesting and informative. We talked about the roles of fathers and husbands in society and some of the issues surrounding the lack thereof. As a cop I saw first hand what fatherless homes have done to children. I can honestly say it made me feel bad reflecting back on some of the kids I dealt with. As a cop I was never in step with Christ at all so my observations were entirely from a secular viewpoint. Looking back now, with Christ in my heart, I realize most of those kids if not all lacked male leadership and in some cases female leadership as well. These children were really victims of their own upbringing. My attitude was coarse at the time and I wish I knew then what I know now. I have lately wondered what if some of these kids had a different set of circumstances. Would they be great leaders in our society? Would they be productive members?
All of this makes me reflect back to some of the principles I picked up in that wonderful movie "Courageous". God does not just tell you to care for your own children but he also commands you to take up the cause of the fatherless. So where there is no role model you have a responsibility and an opportunity as a christian man to guide that young person and train them in the ways of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is not a request men this is expected of you (Ps. 82:3-4) and should not be taken lightly. If more christian men would take on their proper role with their children you would see a tremendous difference in our society. But imagine, men not only taking up the time with their children and training them in the ways of God but stepping in where there are no fathers there at all. The difference would be so far beyond measure and we would be able to see society turn to Christ in such a big way. Each of you men know some child that is in such a situation. The child's father may be in prison, deceased, or just skipped town completely. These children could be your nephews, nieces, or just a close friend's child that could use a Godly male role model. Show these children what it means to have God in your life and what the church is about. Get down on bended knee and teach these children how to pray to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Its very easy to have the attitude, "They aren't my kids why should I have to deal with it". Because God said so that's why and that should be enough. If you won't teach them what a Godly father is suppose to be then how will they come to know the greatest Father of all.
There will be more to come on this subject but I'm done for now. I'm not saying you have to raise someone else's kids but consider who will be their role model if you are not. There are plenty of ungodly people out there that Satan has put in place to jump on the chance to take these children down the path of evil.
I started a men's bible study group and held the first meeting at my office this past Monday. It was pretty interesting and informative. We talked about the roles of fathers and husbands in society and some of the issues surrounding the lack thereof. As a cop I saw first hand what fatherless homes have done to children. I can honestly say it made me feel bad reflecting back on some of the kids I dealt with. As a cop I was never in step with Christ at all so my observations were entirely from a secular viewpoint. Looking back now, with Christ in my heart, I realize most of those kids if not all lacked male leadership and in some cases female leadership as well. These children were really victims of their own upbringing. My attitude was coarse at the time and I wish I knew then what I know now. I have lately wondered what if some of these kids had a different set of circumstances. Would they be great leaders in our society? Would they be productive members?
All of this makes me reflect back to some of the principles I picked up in that wonderful movie "Courageous". God does not just tell you to care for your own children but he also commands you to take up the cause of the fatherless. So where there is no role model you have a responsibility and an opportunity as a christian man to guide that young person and train them in the ways of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is not a request men this is expected of you (Ps. 82:3-4) and should not be taken lightly. If more christian men would take on their proper role with their children you would see a tremendous difference in our society. But imagine, men not only taking up the time with their children and training them in the ways of God but stepping in where there are no fathers there at all. The difference would be so far beyond measure and we would be able to see society turn to Christ in such a big way. Each of you men know some child that is in such a situation. The child's father may be in prison, deceased, or just skipped town completely. These children could be your nephews, nieces, or just a close friend's child that could use a Godly male role model. Show these children what it means to have God in your life and what the church is about. Get down on bended knee and teach these children how to pray to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Its very easy to have the attitude, "They aren't my kids why should I have to deal with it". Because God said so that's why and that should be enough. If you won't teach them what a Godly father is suppose to be then how will they come to know the greatest Father of all.
There will be more to come on this subject but I'm done for now. I'm not saying you have to raise someone else's kids but consider who will be their role model if you are not. There are plenty of ungodly people out there that Satan has put in place to jump on the chance to take these children down the path of evil.
Just got to this one... Wow. Felt like you were speaking on my behalf.
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