Speed and efficiency have their place, but there is an area where a strict speed limit should be enforced. This is in the teaching of Bible to our children. Unlocking The Treasure Inside The Bible has to be approached reverently if it is to yield its precious fruit. Faith needs time to listen and learn. The Holy Spirit operates on His own time schedule which seldom involves the fast lane.
Parents sometimes say that they want their children to have their questions answered.
The preeminence of the child is too often thrust ahead of God s honor. We want our answers and our problems solved now. Instead of giving in to this protest children should be taught to receive instruction, to wait on the Lord with patience. They should no be allowed to dictate the parameters of what they are willing to hear. Dessert should continue to be served last, after peas and porridge.