Early in the week I started the kids listening to the first of the twenty-one YouTube video’s that contain Dr James White’s response to Matthew Vines presentation on why he believes that identifying oneself as an actively gay Christian is not what (in my understanding) it must be, an oxymoron. Hubby and I had already listened to the whole response a number of weeks ago, so I’ve heard all of the content all ready and we were both happy for the kids (all ages) to be listening to this. Dr White is doing this via the medium of his radio show, and the segments run to 15 minutes each. So far, the kids have listened to the first twelve segments, and are eager for more.
The older kids are all keen in their listening and learning, having their attention drawn to Matthew’s clever but often dishonest use of scripture, of unreasonable assertions (and how to spot them), and of emotional appeal value when trying to win an argument inside another persons head and heart. This is a conversation that they need to be able to have readily, and with understanding and clarity of thought, in a time of such deep rebellion against God, not only outside of the Church, but too often within the church as well.
“Lord, please open our eyes to see where we are not submitted and conformed to your will, grant us repentance and a new heart for your truth. Amen”
As parents we’re most determined to be equipping the next generation (as well as this one) to be able to listen with discernment, and reason well both from scripture, and in everyday interactions and thoughts.
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