How Do Parents Explain the Fear of God to their Children -
How do you handle the Word of God with your children? Is it treated reverently and with respect or is it “dumbed down” and viewed as a fairy tale? Sadly, many children’s books today, such as Noah and the flood, distort biblical narratives by neglecting to include the entire story. God’s judgment against sin and rebellion, such as death and judgment, are oftentimes downplayed or left out entirely. Kevin Swanson encourages parents to not shy away from discussing with their children, even at young ages, that sin is a serious matter in God’s eyes and that He judges sin severely. At the same time, parents ought to balance the seriousness of sin with God’s mercy and love, demonstrated through the cross. We can only fully grasp the cross and God’s mercy if we also realize how serious our sin is, and how severe God’s judgment of that sin is. Romans 6:23 (NKJV) – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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