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Introduction
In the early 1900’s a philosopher named George Santayana made this statement: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
Those that don’t learn from the past are destined to repeat it.
This phrase has morphed into “Those who don’t learn from the past are destined to repeat it.
One of the greatest gifts that we can give to our children is the wisdom of our experiences.
How many times have we said to our kids, “I know what you’re thinking.
I’ve been in your shoes.
If you will just listen to my advise I can safe you some heartache.”
Do they listen?
Most of the time, “No.”
We spend a lot of time teaching our children life lessons that we feel are important for their success in this world.
We make sure they get the best education and training so they can succeed in the work place.
But what about Spiritually.
Do we spend the time teaching our kids the life lessons of walking in the Spirit, educating them and training them in the ways of the Lord?
I’m afraid, because we are not good at spiritual things, we neglect to teach our children the most important life lessons about God and his Kingdom.
We must be even more intentional about Spiritual life lessons as we are about the physical ones.
Last week we just read the decree from Nebuchadnezzar of the hard lesson he had to learn of humbling himself before God.
One would have hoped that his son and his grandson wouldn’t have to go through the same struggles because they had learned from the past.
Not so! 23 years after the decree of King Neb.
His grandson Belshazzar is sitting on the thrown.
When you don’t learn from the past you are destined to repeat it.
And just like before, when one is lifted up in pride, God shows up.
Dan 5:5
This was no dream like his grandfather.
This was a hand writing on the wall for all to see.
No question a message from a higher power, but one that he couldn’t interpret.
Lesson:
How do we guard our next generations from our past mistakes?
How do we set them up for Spiritual success?
In this passage I believe we find 3 easy steps that will set up the next generation for Spiritual success.
Teach the Spiritual Lessons of the Past.
Teach the Spiritual Lessons of the Past.
Dan 5:18
A) Be open and honest about your struggle.
Know the geogram of your family struggles.
How does your family deal with problems?
How does your family deal with anger?
Do you have a history of divorce?
How does your family reconcile relationships?
Be intentional about breaking the cycle and curse of sin in your family by modeling and teaching the biblical way to handle these situations.
B) Equip them with the spiritual tools to overcome the family struggles.
Teach them to Fear, and Honor God in the Present.
A) Model a life of fear, honor, and humility before the Lord.
To properly instruct, you must faithfully illustrate.
Gen 18:
You are the spiritual example your kids are going to follow.
Whose kingdom is the most important in your life?
What do you deem as important and valuable?
How important is your walk with God?
Where does God’s work fall in your rhythm of life?
B) Train them to respect the authority structure that God has established.
Dan 5:
Teach them the Word of God for the Future.
Dan 5:24-
A) Daniel knew what was coming because he was a student of God’s Word.
God had revealed the person, plan, and the party that would befall Belshazzar.
The person: King of the Meads
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The Plan: Dry up the water source.
Jer 51:
Cyrus the Persian, while the party was going on was rerouting the Euphrates river that ran under the walls of Babylon for their water supply.
Once they turn the river they entered the city through the river bed.
The Party: Get everybody drunk.
Jer 51:
The writing on the wall was just a time stamp of the things to come.
B) Live your life in the light of God’s revelation and kingdom.
We are just pilgrims here.
Daniel wasn’t concerned with the gifts from a failing kingdom.
Dan 5:
Dan 5:
Why are we so concerned with gifts from a failing kingdom.
We must be more concerned about our reward in heaven.
So Let’s Review
3 Steps to Prepare the Next Generation
Teach the spiritual lessons from the past.
Teach them to fear, and honor God in the present.
Teach them the Word of God for the future.
Action Steps:
Model the Spiritual behavior you want for your children.
“Follow me as I follow Christ.”
Make the changes in your life that you want your kids to make.
Map out a Spiritual guide of principles that you want your kids to learn.
I want them to walk by faith in the Lord.
I want them to be givers and not takers.
I want them to love God above all else.
Place the kids in a culture that models the spiritual lessons you’re trying to teach.
Find godly people that your kids can observe.
Be intentional about the influences on your kids.
The world is very intentional.
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