Have you ever noticed that God has arranged most of His wisdom in a cause and effect manner. This makes things very simple to understand. For instance:
James 2:13 - Someone who shows No mercy >> receives judgement without mercy.
The next time you read a passage, look for simple, bite-size nuggets. While training your children to read the Bible, it is helpful to break things down as simply as possible. Have a contest one day to see how many cause >>affect phrase you can find. Write them out on cards and place a few around to talk about throughout the week.
Let's try it together to get the hang of it.
James 1:3-4 Trials > Patience > Perfect and complete
James 1:5 Ask for wisdom in faith > God gives liberally
James 1:6-7 Ask for wisdom with doubt > Should not expect to receive anything from God
James 1:12 Endure temptation > receive the crown of life
James 1:15 Follow desires > sin > death
James 1:17 God > good gifts > us
You get the point. Imagine any one of these being a launching point for family discussions. Help your child find examples around them of these being true.
Your children are growing up in a post modern world. They will be taught by the world that there is no absolute truth. That each person finds what is true for them. That even that truth can change when we want it to. Help your children from an early age understand and see the absolute truth of the Word of God.
This is a spiritual battle. Fight the good fight.
Blessings
Brenda
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