One of the reasons (as if we need such justification) for reading Holy Scripture is that our objectivity ain't what it seems.
When we are young; it is common for children to sense evil in say heavy metal music that praises the Devil; or otherwise is frighteningly loud or have a natural aversion to violence. Today sadly many kids grow up much too quickly thanks to the world agenda and oftentimes aided by parents who wittingly or unwittingly allow its influence in their homes; often due to children being given way too much time on social media and before they should.
My experience working with kids is from since late last year working with the Awana program in my local church in terms of regular exposure in ministry; my first. I was an only child and no one else at all had kids in my limited extended family.
That allowed me to spend much time growing up experiencing God's creation and pondering on concepts such as Romans 1 in sensing there is a God. As children; there is usually an openness to the Lord but of course it is a naive perception oftentimes and certainly as with my case when there is hypocrisy kids see it. It stands to reason; true or not there is no less perception of demons with kids and perhaps God's presence as well so that we can say broadly that human intelligence doesn't make us any smarter; 1 Corinthians 3:19 states For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. These days; admittedly even worldly wisdom and common sense has largely been bypassed for a quick fix; often with sensory overload that in turn causes overall compromise to the learning; development and mental health of kids.
I often ponder the methodology adults use with kids; however good the intentions may be. There has to be careful consideration to some of the graphic scriptures as to their sensibilities; but also is no reason to hold back on being spiritual warriors
One of the reasons (as if we need such justification) for reading Holy Scripture is that our objectivity ain't what it seems.
When we are young; it is common for children to sense evil in say heavy metal music that praises the Devil; or otherwise is frighteningly loud or have a natural aversion to violence. Today sadly many kids grow up much too quickly thanks to the world agenda and oftentimes aided by parents who wittingly or unwittingly allow its influence in their homes; often due to children being given way too much time on social media and before they should.
My experience working with kids is from since late last year working with the Awana program in my local church in terms of regular exposure in ministry; my first. I was an only child and no one else at all had kids in my limited extended family.
That allowed me to spend much time growing up experiencing God's creation and pondering on concepts such as Romans 1 in sensing there is a God. As children; there is usually an openness to the Lord but of course it is a naive perception oftentimes and certainly as with my case when there is hypocrisy kids see it. It stands to reason; true or not there is no less perception of demons with kids and perhaps God's presence as well so that we can say broadly that human intelligence doesn't make us any smarter; 1 Corinthians 3:19 states For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. These days; admittedly even worldly wisdom and common sense has largely been bypassed for a quick fix; often with sensory overload that in turn causes overall compromise to the learning; development and mental health of kids.
I often ponder the methodology adults use with kids; however good the intentions may be. There has to be careful consideration to some of the graphic scriptures as to their sensibilities; but also is no reason to hold back on being spiritual warriors
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