2007-03-30 14:44:48 · 24 answers · asked by ewb002 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Out of trouble..?"
Ha ha ... The Bible has been enough to lead millions to behave like sheep.. so I guess it will work for the "wooliest" teenagers, but on the whole, I'd have to say "no, it isn't enough."
The Bible is out of date and so meny of it's morality lessons are completely false tales - it ought to be left behind - abandon, in fact.
Young people are looking for reasonable treatment by adults. They want to be respected for their own good use of judgment... I'd say that recognizing them for their ability is a better way to keep teens out of trouble than by applying any other method.
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2007-03-30 14:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No. In fact, I think the Bible would be pretty well useless for that purpose.
The kids who aren't so bright will be confused by it.
The smart kids who would have stayed out of trouble ANYWAY, don't need the Bible.
There are Christian kids who believe the Bible who still get into trouble.
And there are non-Christian kids who do not get in trouble.
The best way to teach teens to stay out of trouble is good parenting, from infancy onwards. That means open communication on both sides, and setting boundaries.
2007-03-30 21:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by catrionn 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Bible teaches us values and compassion and many good things. By itself I do not believe it is enough to teach kids to stay out of trouble. Kids need their parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone else willing to give their love and attention to help keep kids out of trouble. Sometimes with all these things they still make poor choices and get in trouble.
2007-03-30 21:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by phylobri 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Without a doubt.
Raised on the wisdom of God's word, and in obediance to God's commandments. Most teens will do the right thing and recoginize the temptation of the devil when he comes to them in the form of peer pressure.
The bible teaches us not to be a part of the trouble of the world but that we have overcome this via JESUS and his obediance to God's commandments. It is the example of Christ that ultimately keeps the teen out of trouble.
2007-03-30 22:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by andy r 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it is, but they will never read it. If there are influences in their lives that show teens what a life full of God really is, then the teens will see that what the world offers and what they desire is empty and full of death. Teenagers thing with a different part of their brain tho, they are more likely to respond to something emotionally, it takes a while for them to stop thinking mostly with their frontal lobe. What has our society taken out of the lives of these teens that gets them into such trouble? The wisdom of people older than them. Our indvidualistic and information-saturated society tells us that we don't need anyone's advice, that we shoudl find it ourselves and experience it ourselves. We don't respect elders and their wisdom, if we did we would listen to our parents when they warn us of dangers but respect for parents falls more and more. This could also be due to the fact that societal systems have changed, we no longer live in a caste system, where to go against one's family is basically social suicide. But the fact remains caste systems knew the importance of the family unit, we have totally lost the meaning of what a great support a family can be, we've distanced ourselves from everyone and don't want to hear anything. It's time for us to be humble and listen and obey. With teens these days, all you can do is live your life as an example, accept them as they are, show that you really want to listen to them, and share your wisdom with them.
2007-03-30 21:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Bible's guidance is wonderful, & I know many youth who have benefited immeasurably from it. However, children optimally benefit from the added example of exemplary parents, as discussed in:
Parents--Be a Fine Example for Your Children
- The Family--A Divine Institution
- Protect Your Children
- Enjoy Recreation With Your Children
- Single Parents Can Succeed
- Jesus’ Parents Chosen By God
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20060401/article_01.htm
2007-03-30 21:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
The Bible isn't an amulat. But the more one gets to know our heavenly Father, the closer one gets and wants to please Him ( this is the "fear"; fear of displeasing this one you love.). One developes confidence in His ability and eagerness to hear prayer and help us. However, it is our responsibility to familiarize ourselves with how He is to be approached and how to remain alligned within His will.
Also, developing a solid faith in the marvelous hope held out to us is a tremendous motivater to do good.
This, and knowing we are being guided by his proven son is faith strengthening.
2007-03-30 22:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by LELAND 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
obviously not. christian teens get into "trouble" all the time, and always have. Not even the all-powerful (tries not to snicker) Word can override raging teen hormones. Its a beautiful thing, really!
2007-03-30 21:48:38 · answer #8 · answered by Skippy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Bible is enough to let the teens know where to turn when they figure out that sin sucks.
2007-03-30 21:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
it's not the Bible itself, that will keep teens out of trouble, but godly wisdom via trusting, loving, and consistent relationships (aka, parents, family friend, youth leader, peers, etc.) that benefits teens more than anything else...book, rules, or even Dr. Phil.
2007-03-30 21:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by paull_c 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋