EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES MORAL AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

Love can also move people to make sacrifices, even lifestyle changes, for the benefit of others.  For example, when a man we will call George became a grandfather, he dearly wanted to spend time with his grandson, but there was a problem.  George smoked heavily, and his son-in-law did not want him smoking around the baby.  What did George do?  Even though he had smoked for 50 years, he gave up the habit for the sake of his grandson.  Yes, what power love has.  

Love is a quality that we learn. Parents play a big role in teaching their children how to love.  They feed and protect their children and come to their aid when they are hurt or sick.  God parents talk with their children and teach them.  They also discipline their children, which includes teaching them sound principles of right and wrong. Additionally, good parents set a fine example, becoming  role models for their children.

Sadly, though, some parents fall in their responsibilities.  Does this mean that their children are doomed to failure?  Not at all! Even many older people, including  some who grew up in dysfunctional families, have made amazing changes in their lives, becoming caring and trustworthy citizens.  As we will see in the following article, that even includes some who may have been viewed by others as beyond  reform! 

KEY POINT

THE BIBLE CAN PROVIDE WHAT SECULAR EDUCATION CANNOT-TRUSTWORTHY MORAL AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

The Bible frankly acknowledges that some people will simply refuse to change for the better.  The wicked will continue to "act wickedly," says Daniel 2:10.  Does that  reality doom our prospects for lasting peace and safety?  If the future were just in human hands, our prospects would be  (note: and are, for now) grim indeed.  But as we will see, that is not the case. In fact, the opposite is true-our future can be very bright@

Next time: THEY FACED THE CHALLENGE: The Stories of Ricardo and Andres

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