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Raising Saints in A Sinner’s World by Jessica Mathis
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n the modern world, we wake up, day after
not depart from it.” Living by the Biblical truth
day to the news that makes us sad and grief-
in our homes, attending and being involved in a
stricken. As mothers and fathers, we want our
church, showing our children how to serve others,
children to live in a world where there is always
and showing love to a world that is not like us,
peace and happiness. We try to hide the sadness
are ways to prepare our babies for the world. Will
of the world from them. Our children are our everything and we are so blessed to be their parents… but is it wrong to want to bring life into this sinful world…a world full of heartache? Godliness begins in our homes. It is important for parents to join together in the task of raising “tiny disciples.” It is no secret that society is out to put its own stamp on our children. We need to prepare them to stand up for the Lord and not fall into society’s hands. I read something the other day that has been heavy on my mind. “Why would you bring a
they be tempted? Yes. Will they fail? Yes, but they will be rooted in the Word and well-equipped to handle what is thrown at them.
child into such a cruel world? Imagine the things
As parents, let us pray for our children daily.
they will face.” The world became cruel when sin
Let us be there for them when they do fail. Let us
was introduced. From the beginning, trials and
give them the knowledge they need and pray their
tribulations have been a part of day-to-day life.
relationship with Christ is strong in their hearts—
Our children were handpicked by God for this
so they can be strong against the world.
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go. And when he is old, he will 36 // October 2021
About The Author
exact time. My name is Jessica Mathis and I am from Rome, Georgia. I am a blessed Christian, wife, stay-at-home mama, and part-time women’s advocate. I am just trying to raise a tiny human, one day at a time.
