Moment With The Master
“Secularizing Our Children”
Categories: Moment With The Master“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4)
Several years ago, a Christian who was president of a large state university stated his belief that students do not lose their faith because of evolution or secular humanism, but because of secular values taught in the home. They neglect attendance at services, neglect Bible study, and make friends among the worldly. They die spiritually, not from poison, but from spiritual malnutrition. This happens long before they go to college. Some of the finest, most loving parents are contributing to it.
Children have become so involved in secular activities that there is no time left for the spiritual. They participate in band, organized sports, boy scouts, etc. Of course, there is nothing wrong with any of these activities, but surely some limits must be imposed on the run-away activities that buy our time. No wonder it is so hard to plan a gospel meeting when it doesn’t conflict with some kind of secular activity! No wonder few parents and their children are seen these days at the special services of local churches!
When do we expect our children to change from this focus on the secular to “seeking first the kingdom of God”? If they become accustomed to a secular schedule in elementary school and high school, it will only be magnified in college! Parents it is time for us to teach our children the greater value of knowing God and allowing him to rule our lives!
George Slover
