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Post by Jules on Nov 17, 2005 14:36:23 GMT -5
Hi, Just wanted some input on experiences with taking young children (as young as babies through age 10) along when open air preaching. Any suggestions or wisdom concerning this? Day time only? Bring? Leave at home? A hinderance? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
ALso, do you think the circumstances of open air vs passing out tracts or one-2-one would make children more at risk? I've been out before and feel at night, on some places it is truly Satan's playground, but then again, he doesn't sleep during the day either. Is it wise to expose children to that type of blatant evil?
Also, should women open air preach without men present? (for safety reasons and for lack of authority possibilities) I could use some wisdom that only comes from seasoned seed sowers (male, and female esp). I am a young mother as are some friends of mine, and we are uncertain if bringing children is wise, also if going out every weekend without them would be wise. There is always a balance, and that is what I am looking for I guess. Any thoughts, as I said, most appreciated. And yes, we are in prayer about this as well. (which by the way, might be what I am called to do exclusively, intensive prayer support for the preachers, not certain yet) Thanks!
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Post by Miles Lewis on Nov 24, 2005 1:08:09 GMT -5
At the GNN Bootcamp in Austin, TX, we had a nine year old preaching his heart out while on his dad's shoulders. I even saw him take on a heckler at one point. I say take the kids out with you and raise them in the fear and admonition of the Lord.
Miles
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Post by Messenger Micah on Nov 24, 2005 3:19:16 GMT -5
Catherine Booth who was the wife of the founder of the Salvation Army would bring her children as they preached in street meetings and they preached in rough places. I think she also preached while pregnant.
I have seen pictures of Cindy Smock preaching while pregnant and holding her baby. This was on a college campus though, and not in a rough street area.
Just something to factor in.
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Post by cervyy on May 3, 2006 21:52:17 GMT -5
I say take the kids out with you and raise them in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Miles Fear doesn't lead to healthy emotional, psychological and physical development. How can that be good for a child???
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Post by Jesse Morrell on May 3, 2006 22:42:18 GMT -5
There is good fear and there is bad fear. I was taught growing up to look both ways before crossing the street. Why? Because if I didn't I could get hit by a motor vehicle.
If men didn't fear being hit by motor vehicles, nobody would wait for the cross walk signal.
If men didn't fear STDS or unwanted pregnancy, nobody would use a condom. (not that I am promoting condoms, this illustration is soley for the sake of arguement).
If men didn't fear children playing with guns, there would be no gun control laws and children could go and buy guns themselves.
If men didn't fear crime, there would be no police stations.
If men didn't fear fires, there would be no fire station.
The point is that not all fear is bad. Fear helps men make right, safe decisions.
A child should be taught at a very early age to fear God. The fear of the Lord keeps men safe and away from sin. The bible clearly speaks of raising up your children in the fear of the Lord.
Not only will I raise my son to fear the Lord and take him out when I open air preach, but I'm believing that he will open air preach himself at a very early age.
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Post by cervyy on May 3, 2006 23:15:04 GMT -5
What makes me say that? My own personal experiences. And I got a lot of them. I have had some fucked up times because of fear. Hell, I still show signs of such detrimental fear.
I guarantee you my kids will never fear God, they'll love Him. They might fear y'all thou.
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