It is a statement of
fact that series of preparation has been done by a vast majority of
parents/guardian in preparation for another academic session. Much more
important, however is the preparation of our children for eternity. The
following article culled from WOMEN CHRISTIAN MAGAZINE, August 2015 is highly recommended
in this regard. Blessed are the doers of the word…
Life often has been
described as a journey. And it’s indeed
an endless journey that begins here on earth and continues for ever. That means
everyone born into this world has an immoral soul – not capable of dying;
living forever. Although death is the terminal
end of all humans on earth, the human life actually doesn’t terminate then; it
continues hereafter forever. In
other words, we will all outlive this planet.
We will spend eternity in one of two places though – heaven or
hell. The question is, where will you
spend your eternity? Have you ever pondered on that? You need to accept Jesus
as your Saviour and Lord, if you want to have a blissful eternity in heaven;
otherwise you will end up in hell fire.
Now as a Christian
parent, have you given a deep thought to where your children will spend
eternity? You have probably listen to
many sermons on eternity, but have you taken deliberate steps to prepare your
children for eternity in heaven? Or are you caught up
in rat race, neglecting your sacred responsibility of grooming your children
for life? You need to awake to the reality of life after death. Heaven and hell are no myths. The bible tells
us that heaven is the abode of God, and the righteous and holy people will
dwell with God forever. It is a blissful
place, a place of rest from all earthly toils, but sinners and backsliders won’t
get there (John 14:1-4; Rev.21:1-27). Hell, on the other hand, is a place of
everlasting punishment where sinners – those who don’t have their names in the
Book of Life – will suffer torments forever. It was planned originally for the
devil and his angels (Mtt.25:41), but God has decreed that those who forget Him
and reject Christ will also be cast there because of their sins and neglect of
His salvation (Ps.9:17,, Mt.5:22,30, 25:46, Mk.9:43-47, Luke 12:4-5, 16:19-31,
Rev.14:10, 11, 20:12-15).
And don’t be naïve
about God’s judgment. Contrary to some erroneous beliefs, only
born-again and sanctified Christians will spend eternity in heaven, not
religious or “good, moral” people.
All people who sin against God, young children, adults, “small and great
(will) stand before God” in judgment and be punished for their sins in the lake
of fire (Ecc.11:9, Rev.20:12).
So, be wise! Prepare
your children for a blissful eternity by leading them to salvation and raising
them in the way of the Lord. Guide them
to live by the word of God. Train your
adolescents to manage peer pressure and lead a life of holiness, obedience,
responsibility and service to God. Make them live with eternity in view through
your instructions and godly example. When you groom them properly, they will
grow up to be responsible children adults and lead godly lives (Prov.22:6). And
whether they die young – God forbid they die prematurely – or in ripe old age,
they will live in heaven with your forever.
Please feel free to share your comments on other ways believers can prepare their children for eternity.
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