Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
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What is a worldview? It is the basis from which people make sense of life and the world (how they see things). People who don’t know God believe that the material world as seen on television, books, Internet and other media is all that exists and all that living is about; whereas a person with a biblical world view knows that the primary reason of his existence is to love, serve, honor and glorify God.
A recent nationwide survey was completed and the results were astonishing! It was determined that only 4 percent of Americans had a "biblical" worldview and only nine percent of professing Christians had a biblical worldview. The stunning statistics worry me. Listen, if the adults’ percentage is so low, How about the children? The Bible instructs us to teach the children the way of the Lord at an early age. What are you doing as a parent? I will ask you again: does your child have a biblical worldview? Does your child understand that “live, love, laugh” (carefree attitude) is not the reason for our being?
I am not entirely surprised by the statistics considering that parents don’t bring their children to church. I often see parents in church parking lot and when asked about the children, most would say that either they wanted to sleep in or playing video game or whatever the excuse may be at the time. Some children may think that God is for the adults or people who are old and about to die. They may even believe that their youth is about living life to the fullest. But, can anyone live life to the fullest without knowing the purpose of life? Do your children know that life as lived by the Kardashians, Jersey Shore and other reality shows should not be used as blueprint of their lives? The Bible offers clear warning concerning the believer’s way of life: "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2).
A biblical worldview is based on the uncompromising word of God. Do you read the Bible? Do you read the Bible to your children? Do you allow the truth found in the Bible to be the basis and the foundation on which you build your family life? Can you please take a moment to read the 12 questions below?
1) Is God real?
2) Is Satan real or a made up?
3)Is God the omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent creator of the world?
4) Is Jesus Christ the Son of God came, died, resurrected and ascended to heaven and one day will come back?
5) Did Jesus Christ live a sin free life?
6) Is there any other way to get to heaven but through Jesus Christ?
7) Is the Bible God or man inspired?
8) Do absolute moral truths exist?
9) Is salvation a gift from God that cannot be earned?
10) Once saved can one ever lose his/her salvation?
11) Does a Christian have a mandate to share his/her faith in Christ with other people?
12) Will there really be a judgment day and should you be concern about hell and heaven?
Do your children know the answers to the above questions? Do you know the answer to those questions? You should at least recognize where your family stands and if your family is not where it should be, it is your responsibility to do something about it quickly. The good news is that “Today is the day of salvation” 2 Corinthians 6:2
As we continue the study on children this week, we will reveal a few simple steps that can help get your family on track and gain a biblical worldview.
Let us pray: And father how grateful we are for your love. Thank you for showing us the truth about you. We thank you for constantly watching over our every move. We ask in the name of Jesus your son, to help us shape our families in ways that are pleasing to you. Thank you for a second chance to do it right. We want to be like you, for only you are Holy, only you are worthy and only you are God.
Praise the Lord!
