The Inconvenience of Children

How should we, as Christians, view the presence of children in our lives? Robert Bosley challenges the common societal perspective that children are merely an inconvenience or a burden. He argues that Christians should adopt a different mindset, recognizing children as a heritage and a gift from God. This perspective should bring joy rather than distress. While it doesn't necessarily mean having as many children as possible, Bosley suggests that a typical Christian family might be larger than those of their unbelieving neighbors. Bosley also emphasizes the active role children should play within the family. They are not to be passive observers but are to stand alongside their parents, embodying their values and beliefs. It is crucial for Christian parents to raise their children to love the Lord and live for Him, equipping them to engage with, and stand firm against, the prevailing secular culture. This involves taking responsibility for their education and upbringing under God's sovereignty. Psalm 127:3-4 (NKJV): "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth."