Or do we let the church take care of it.
2007-11-21 03:00:12 · 24 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have tried to witness to my children from their birth in the way that I live my life. Words can be quite worthless (just ask someone who's been lied to), while actions are the most powerful witness of all. You can preach whatever you want at them, but if you don't live it, they won't get the message. The church is only my assistant. :-)
2007-11-21 03:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
My children were always taught about the Lord from the time they were infants. They were read Bible stories. I think that they had an insatiable hunger for the Bible and wanted to ask questions and find out for themselves as soon as they could read. They learned to read before kindergarten because they wanted to know what the Bible said for themselves. If you bring them up in the way of the Lord, they will never leave it. My children still love the Lord! Praise God for that!
2007-11-21 23:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should never let the church take care of it. As parents it is our job to teach our children about God, Christ and so on a.You can start teaching them when they are young toddler age.You can tell them Bible stories before bed instead of reading secular books(although you can read those as well). Watch Bible based movies with them (I really like Veggie Tales) instead of watching the latest Disney movie. You can teach them about Heaven and Hell, Christ and the Devil, you can even teach them about salvation, but at that age they really don't understand it. We can do everything that is in our power to teach, but we can't force our beliefs on our children. Just remember to do the best that you can, and remember that they will always remember what was taught to them even if they stray away.
2007-11-21 11:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by ~Niecey~ 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Teach Scripture for Children and Child Bible Verses so they Hide God's Word in their Heart.
Teaching your child bible verses is in effect having them put on God's armor so they can successfully stand up against the strategies and deceits of the enemy.(Ephesians 6:11) Scripture for children not only protects them from danger and a destructive lifestyle, but instructs them how to seek God's heart and promises for a bright and hopeful future.
n learning child bible verses there are three steps a child needs to do in order to know the verse. First, they should hear the verse spoken out loud.(Revelations 1:3) Then, if they are able, they can read the verse from the bible.(Obviously this step is not necessary for preschoolers). Third they should work on memorizing the verse(Psalm 119:11-16) Finally, the child should meditate on the verse(Psalm 119:15) This step is really important because it gives a child the opportunity to think about how scripture for children will apply to their life.
2007-11-21 11:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Desir D 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A Christian parent should start teaching their children about Christ from birth. My three year old can tell you every Bible story in the Book, she knows the difference between good and bad, she understands Heaven and hell, Jesus and the devil. She knows Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins. My six year old has already accepted Jesus as his savior, and is quite the Bible scholar. He witness to his friends at school (public school ) and prays before he eats (even at school ) and at bed time. Start with a toddlers Bible and as they get older, get an older kids Bible.
2007-11-21 11:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Splinter 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
When children are brought up in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord", they will begin asking questions when they are old enough to comprehend their need for Christ. As a parent, you should always keep the knowledge of Christ before them, but wait on the proddings of the Holy Spirit to tell them when it needs to go farther. My children were saved at home after asking about their need for Christ. It was a wonderful family time, and I was amazed at their grasp of the gospel at what I considered a young age. I was not saved until I was about 11. My children reached that point when they were 6 and 7.
2007-11-21 11:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋
It should not be a matter of witnessing to them but they should see you living the Christian life from as far back as they can remember and it should be like second nature to them
2007-11-21 15:03:22 · answer #7 · answered by Belgrademitch 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As Christian parents, you witness to your children at the age you are now. Can there be any other answer?
2007-11-21 11:07:08 · answer #8 · answered by za 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I started with pictures when they couldn't talk. My daughter sleeps much better when I read her a Bible story and pray with her before she puts her head on her pillow.
When we got to a portion of the Bible where it recounts where Jesus died on the cross, the questions came. My son and daughter asked what they needed to do to be saved, and I just said, "accept Jesus in your heart as Lord and Savior through a prayer". They did. I then asked, "where is Jesus?" and both pointed to their heart.
I chronicled the precious moment in my archives. There is nothing more special in a Christian parents heart than hearing your kids asking Jesus in as Lord and Savior.
2007-11-21 15:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, it is up to us. I started a birth. Not indoctrinating them but allowing them to see my faith through my kindness to others, refusal to use curse words, teachings of "turn the other cheek", giving thanks before meals, etc. When the time comes they will be of age to make their own decisions as to which religion (if any) they will be. Regardless though, I want them to live virtuous lives and understand the effects that devout faith has on a life.
Brightest Blessings
2007-11-21 11:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋