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The last two years we have spent much time in our family
discussing how we as Americans are products of modernity. Part of what I mean by modernity is the idea that
we can look at things around us independent of their context or situation. We want to put everything in neat little
categories (irregardless of the context)and the Bible just doesn't always fit into our little categories.
One thing we have stressed to our kids is the
importance to live by principles we find in the Bible. Jesus is so good at pointing this out as he
teaches the men around him - both disciples and Pharisees. We are striving to teach and train our children to use
wisdom in all situations.
Training is often overlooked as we raise our kids to wisdom. Be
sure to have situations around your kids to train them to wise,
Biblical living.
This week we have discussed as a family the New Orleans
situation in light of our
readings in the Bible and history - similarities, differences and life
lessons we are
learning. Is it ever right to steal? Is it ever right to
hit someone? Is it ever right to shoot someone? I
won't answer these, just leave them for you to discuss. Be
sure to find Biblical principles to guide your discussion.
Kerry
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