“. . . bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord .” Ephesians 6:4
We Help Good Kids Become Godly Servant Leaders
Biblical Worldview & Ministry Mindset Emphasis
Sultan became the primary tool used to defeat the Christian lands from which they came . Some of these boys killed their own Christian families who had given them to the Turks .
We do not want to become the Christian parents who turn our children over to the Turks and have our children be the ones who destroy the church in America , but we often place our wants and desires ahead of our children ’ s spiritual lives . Too many of us choose the easy answer and turn our children over to ungodly teachers , coaches , or leaders because it is more convenient , costs less , or seems to offer better opportunities . These are all arguments frequently given for putting our children in the public , charter , or elite private schools .
Ephesians 6:4 tells us that we are to raise our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord , and as parents , God holds us responsible for fulfilling this charge . Deuteronomy 6:4-9 ( ESV ) begins with the Great Shema : “ Hear , O Israel : The Lord our God , the Lord is one . You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might .” It tells us that we are to teach this to our children as we go through our lives and these words are to always be in our minds and on our lips . To accomplish this , we must ensure that our children are in a Christian environment with Christian teachers , coaches , and leaders who can partner with us and help us to raise our children with a biblical worldview .
We need to recognize that the world we live in is not friendly to gospel-centered living , and it is actively working to destroy our children ’ s faith in Jesus Christ . Music , television , movies , computer games , and education — some attacks are overt , but most are subtle and difficult to recognize without training . Our children need protection as they mature in their faith and their worldview . If we turn them over to the Turks for the sake of ease , cost , or opportunity , then we should not be surprised when they turn against us — when they become the new Janissaries . ■
Dr . Donald Larson is a retired USAF special ops pilot and Christian school administrator . He has served as Head of School at four different schools and is currently serving as the Head of School at Grace Christian School in Staunton , Virginia . Donald is also a part of Renewanation ’ s Christian School Revitalization Team . He is married to Marielle and has three daughters and three grandchildren .
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