I'm noticing lately that the value of certain traits diminish over time. As generations change & time passes, character traits such as respect & honesty become less important.
I'm sure I'm not the only individual who understands this or has complaint in regards to it either.
In the struggle to teach my own kids how important it is to value such things I see that it's not something that you just teach in word- it's something you live out and model in every day life for them. How I react toward my husband, or even them as children, and also how I act/react in my other relationships as well! It also goes hand in hand with many Biblical principles as well and if we're teaching our children the truth without living it out- we're going to fail in teaching them.
The Bible calls us not only to love our brothers & sisters in Christ but also our neighbors & enemies too! We are to be uplifting, always speaking the truth in love. We are to be encouraging and joyful, slow to anger and patient. When we are rebuking we are to extend grace & show mercy, always compassionate in our responses. There is so much to look at and model in our lives that comes from the word! Not once does it teach dishonesty or disrespect!
It's a lot folks & I often fail hard but does that mean we just chuck the best out the window because it's too hard? Not by any means!
If you mess up in this area - apologize and keep trying! These values are important and they must be passed on because if they aren't we're going to lose them completely! So many people today make excuses for themselves & their children and it's sad to me. If we aren't telling the truth and being respectful are we really keeping the standard of truth? Are we really living for Christ? I'm not too sure anymore...
This has been a challenge for me. When someone disrespects me I usually respond without compassion and in a very negative sort of fashion. I've had to apologize a few times recently because of it. I'm willing to keep trying though because I want my children to know respect and honesty!
That's all for today! Join me in prayer for the generations that are arising to adulthood but also pray for the generation that is modeling these values for them!
Love ya guys!
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