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It's clear from many scriptures that God places a high priority on parents teaching their children His truth regularly and in a deliberate manner. But, as with so many other areas of our lives, we may find there are obstacles that hinder our intent to fulfill this duty. What are some of these obstacles, and how can we overcome them?
• One obstacle most of us face is that "there's just no time to fit it in!" Yes, often there's not enough time in the day to do all we need to do. Both parents and children can be pulled in too many directions with the demands of work, school, homework, after-school activities, recreation, family commitments and all the other things that we have to fit into our schedules. However, if providing our children with regular instruction from God's Word is a priority, we must and will find the time. What could be more important?
Paul's statement in Ephesians 5:15-16 certainly applies: "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." We must use our time effectively. Spiritual priorities must not be neglected.
Many families find that having a family Bible study works best at the start of the day before other activities and distractions can crowd it out. Others have found a way to have regular study time with their children in the evening. Whatever the case, every family should schedule the time that works best for them—whether morning, afternoon or evening. The important point is that sufficient time should be allotted for spiritual instruction.
• Another obstacle that might come to mind is the thought that "my children won't understand the Bible anyway."
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