PASSING ON THE BATON, NO. 21d - KEEP GOING TO THE END continued.

Continuing the points:

7. Becoming impatient
Galatians 5:7 says, "Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?"
Galatians 6:9 says, " And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

Men, it is very important in a relay race to stay the course. How much more important in the relay race of life. Passing on the baton of biblical values to our children takes time. And time takes patience. Unfortunately, not many of us men are blessed with patience.

Physical maturity is one thing. Educational maturity is another. However, character that is developed through teaching biblical values is worth all the patience and endurance we can provide.

8. Failure to make the most of every opportunity to teach our children right from wrong
Every day events which take place in all of our lives provide excellent opportunities to pass on biblical values. National and international events give parents great opportunities to teach righteous values. Every day problems and trials also give us opportunities to apply the principles and laws of the kingdom of God.

Not only should we use these opportunities to instruct our children, but also to pray that God will give us His answers to solve problems. To apply the principles and laws of the Kingdom of God in this way will mature us from being carnal Christians into spiritual Christians (1 Corinthians 3:1).

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell