It is hard to convince your children that the work of the church is really important when you are not taking an active part in the work of the church.
It is hard to convince your children that faithfulness to the church is the most important loyalty in life when you permit them to forsake services to engage in other activities.
It is hard to convince your children that the church is the body of Christ when you are indifferent to the welfare of the members of that body.
It is hard to convince your children that they are to respect the church when you constantly complain and criticize the efforts of those who care enough to be doing something.
It is hard to convince your children that the church is the world’s most important institution when you give so little to finance the church’s work.
It is hard to convince your children that they can believe God’s Word if you do not believe Him enough to place the kingdom of God first in your life.
It is hard to convince your children that it is important to love your enemies when you hold grudges and have wrong attitudes toward those who do you wrong.
It is hard to convince your children that we must obey the laws of the land when we lie on our tax form and disregard speed limits.
It is hard to convince your children that it is important to teach others the gospel when we have never attempted to talk with our neighbors or friends about the truth.
It is hard to convince your children that we must stand against false doctrine and immorality when we remain silent when error is being propagated or practiced.
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