Teaching Our Kids to Live by Biblical Principles

The last two years we have spent much time in our family discussing how we as Americans are products of modernity. Part of what I mean by modernity is the idea that we can look at things around us independent of their context or situation. We want to put everything in neat little categories (irregardless of the context)and the Bible just doesn't always fit into our little categories.

One thing we have stressed to our kids is the importance to live by principles we find in the Bible. Jesus is so good at pointing this out as he teaches the men around him - both disciples and Pharisees. We are striving to teach and train our children to use wisdom in all situations. Training is often overlooked as we raise our kids to wisdom. Be sure to have situations around your kids to train them to wise, Biblical living.

This week we have discussed as a family the New Orleans situation in light of our readings in the Bible and history - similarities, differences and life lessons we are learning. Is it ever right to steal? Is it ever right to hit someone? Is it ever right to shoot someone? I won't answer these, just leave them for you to discuss. Be sure to find Biblical principles to guide your discussion.

Kerry