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- 0:02Pastor Robert Young: Hi, friends, and welcome to today's episode of Not your Parents Religion Podcast.
- 0:06Pastor Robert Young: I am your host, Pastor Robert Young, and today I wanted to discuss a topic that may seem controversial but is extremely important, the role of Christian parents in teaching their children about Jesus.
- 0:20Pastor Robert Young: Through our extensive research and conversations with people in various communities, we've discovered a concerning trend.
- 0:28Pastor Robert Young: Too many Christian parents are leaving it up to chance or others to teach their children about faith and the teachings of Jesus.
- 0:37Pastor Robert Young: While it may seem harmless to let your children discover religion on their own or wait for a Sunday school teacher or even a youth pastor to guide them, this approach can have long-lasting negative effects.
- 0:50Pastor Robert Young: We are definitely seeing those effects more and more in our travels and conversations with young people.
- 0:57Pastor Robert Young: We had decided to make this report at the end of the season, but we keep running into this issue all the time.
- 1:06Pastor Robert Young: And did you know that the Bible is clear about the importance of teaching children, your children, about God and his ways?
- 1:14Pastor Robert Young: In the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 6, it says train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
- 1:23Pastor Robert Young: This verse emphasizes the significance of instilling godly values and teachings in our children from a young age.
- 1:32Pastor Robert Young: In the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 6 through 7, God instructs parents to impress his commandments on your children.
- 1:40Pastor Robert Young: Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
- 1:46Pastor Robert Young: This highlights the vital role parents play in molding their children's spiritual development.
- 1:53Pastor Robert Young: By not teaching our children about Jesus, we are essentially neglecting our duty as Christian parents to raise them in the ways of the Lord.
- 2:03Pastor Robert Young: It is crucial that we prioritize their spiritual education and guide them in their walk of faith.
- 2:12Pastor Robert Young: I urge Christian parents to take an active role in nurturing their children's faith and guiding them on their spiritual journey.
- 2:21Pastor Robert Young: By instilling a strong foundation in the teachings of Jesus, we can equip our children to navigate the ever-changing morals and attitudes of our world with grace and strength.
- 2:37Pastor Robert Young: Thank you for joining us on today's episode.
- 2:39Pastor Robert Young: I hope that this discussion has been informative and encouraging for all parents out there.
- 2:44Pastor Robert Young: Remember it's never too early or too late to start teaching your children about Jesus and the importance of faith in their lives.
- 2:54Pastor Robert Young: If you would like more information or even clarification about this topic, then don't hesitate to get in touch with us in all of the ways to get in contact with us in the description box below.
- 3:06Pastor Robert Young: When you do contact us, we will send you our free 15-page ebook on how to start the process of teaching your child about Jesus Christ.
- 3:16Pastor Robert Young: So until next time, I am your host, Pastor Robert Young.
- 3:20Pastor Robert Young: We will see you next week on Not your Parents Religion podcast, and may God bless you.