Evangelizing Your Kids

Pulpit Magazine did a two part series this week on Evangelizing Children. You can find it here: Part 1; Part 2. Here is an excerpt dealing with the necessity of setting a consistent example.

Evangelizing children consists not simply of verbalizing the gospel with one’s mouth, but also of exemplifying it in one’s life. As parents explain the truths of God’s Word, children have the unique opportunity to observe their lives up close and to see whether they seriously believe what they are teaching. When parents are faithful not only to proclaim, but also to live out the gospel, the impact is profound.

Because marriage is a picture of Christ’s relationship with the church (Eph. 5:22–33), the relationship between the parents as husband and wife is particularly significant. In fact, aside from the parents’ fundamental commitment to Christ, the single most important foundation for successful parenting is a healthy, Christ-centered marriage. Setting a consistent example of godliness is indispensable.

Once again, notice the premium importance placed upon marriage as a model of Christ and the Church ordained by God for unbelievers to observe, including your kids. Maybe this can help us with that great privilege and challenge.