Recently a woman related to me, “I was raised church of Christ.” But she quickly told me that she is now a member of a denominational group. I do not know if she ever obeyed the gospel, or the extent of her family’s involvement in the church.
During the past several days or so I have thought a great deal about this woman’s comment. Many of these thoughts relate to our young people. Here are some of these thoughts:
· Are we doing all we can to ground them in the truth of God’s Word? Do they understand the beauty and nature of pure New Testament Christianity as it relates to such issues as the exclusive nature of the Lord’s church, the New Testament pattern of acceptable worship, and the absolute nature of Truth?
· Are our young people learning that Christianity is more than a part of one’s life, but it is that which is to have a real impact in every area of their life?
· As adults, are we setting before them the right kind of example of New Testament Christianity? Do they vividly see Christian love and compassion in action? Are they daily observing from our lives the importance of real faith and trust in the Lord?
· Will any of our young people in years to come leave the Lord’s church for denominationalism, and make this comment I recently heard, “I was raised in the church of Christ?”
I remain convinced that the best natural resource we have in the Lord’s church today is our young people. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and attitudes can be inspiring. Their potential is probably greater than we often realize. Indeed, we owe them our very best efforts in teaching them the Lord’s will and way.
During the past several days or so I have thought a great deal about this woman’s comment. Many of these thoughts relate to our young people. Here are some of these thoughts:
· Are we doing all we can to ground them in the truth of God’s Word? Do they understand the beauty and nature of pure New Testament Christianity as it relates to such issues as the exclusive nature of the Lord’s church, the New Testament pattern of acceptable worship, and the absolute nature of Truth?
· Are our young people learning that Christianity is more than a part of one’s life, but it is that which is to have a real impact in every area of their life?
· As adults, are we setting before them the right kind of example of New Testament Christianity? Do they vividly see Christian love and compassion in action? Are they daily observing from our lives the importance of real faith and trust in the Lord?
· Will any of our young people in years to come leave the Lord’s church for denominationalism, and make this comment I recently heard, “I was raised in the church of Christ?”
I remain convinced that the best natural resource we have in the Lord’s church today is our young people. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and attitudes can be inspiring. Their potential is probably greater than we often realize. Indeed, we owe them our very best efforts in teaching them the Lord’s will and way.
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