If it looks like crap and smells like crap......
I am very distressed about the kids at our church. Why? Because they don't look or act any different than the kids of the world....and that really bugs me. Why? Because you are never too young to be "transformed."
The bible says in Romans 12:2-
"And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
So, what happened that made me think this??? Well, I'll tell ya....
I'm doing my thing at AWANA last night, I'm a secretary, and most of the time I'm just sitting and visiting with a group of kids that like to hang out with me. They are listening to some music on their headphones and dancing around and so I ask what they are listening to. All of them smiled sheepishly and whispered, "Usher."
Now, I know that Usher is BIG in the music world et al but I've listened to him and it's garbage!!!!!! It is all sexual inuendo and pining for women and yuck!!!!! So, I ask them,"Are the words uplifting to God's laws?" "NO!" they say, not even a hesitation. They know it is not pleasing stuff.
Pretty soon there was a group of little girls there and heard what we were talking about and they all started squealing over how "Hot" he is and they all have his poster!!!!........these girls are 10-11 yrs old!!!!!!!
Also, I'm so sick of seeing 2-3 inches of belly on every kid at church!!!! It's not cool or cute.....it's ugly and disgusting and spans all age groups now!!!!!!
I was....am disgusted and appalled by the lack of discernment in these children. If they look like the world and act like the world...they must be in the world...and that is such a dangerous road.
I wonder what these parents are thinking....obviously they are not transformed, either. Sad.....
So, what is my responsibility to these children??? They are not mine, but, I believe my role in their lives is to encourage them to find their God-given gifts and talents and to be a "transformed Christ-follower."
Don't even get me started on my take on dating........
The bible says in Romans 12:2-
"And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
So, what happened that made me think this??? Well, I'll tell ya....
I'm doing my thing at AWANA last night, I'm a secretary, and most of the time I'm just sitting and visiting with a group of kids that like to hang out with me. They are listening to some music on their headphones and dancing around and so I ask what they are listening to. All of them smiled sheepishly and whispered, "Usher."
Now, I know that Usher is BIG in the music world et al but I've listened to him and it's garbage!!!!!! It is all sexual inuendo and pining for women and yuck!!!!! So, I ask them,"Are the words uplifting to God's laws?" "NO!" they say, not even a hesitation. They know it is not pleasing stuff.
Pretty soon there was a group of little girls there and heard what we were talking about and they all started squealing over how "Hot" he is and they all have his poster!!!!........these girls are 10-11 yrs old!!!!!!!
Also, I'm so sick of seeing 2-3 inches of belly on every kid at church!!!! It's not cool or cute.....it's ugly and disgusting and spans all age groups now!!!!!!
I was....am disgusted and appalled by the lack of discernment in these children. If they look like the world and act like the world...they must be in the world...and that is such a dangerous road.
I wonder what these parents are thinking....obviously they are not transformed, either. Sad.....
So, what is my responsibility to these children??? They are not mine, but, I believe my role in their lives is to encourage them to find their God-given gifts and talents and to be a "transformed Christ-follower."
Don't even get me started on my take on dating........
posted by Lori's World @ 11:58 AM
2 Comments:
At 4:16 PM,
Lori said…
Preach it sister..........it is a sad state of affairs....When we as parents make a choice to keep our children out of public schools to protect them from the world, only to find it waiting for them at church. What are we to do? Soooo,,,,whats up with dating? ;)
At 8:35 PM,
mrsd said…
But who buys the music for the kids? And the clothes? Parents!
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