Every
Christian is implored to have influence in their culture. This seems like a
daunting task for youth - to do something “big” for God. As a church, we need
to help youth understand that influencing our culture can simply be having
spiritual conversations with another student at their lunch table, soccer
practice, while riding bikes with the kid down the street, or through posts on
social media. Teaching youth to live with wisdom in their culture makes them
shine as a city on a hill as Jesus describes in Matthew 5:
"You
are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do
people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives
light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others,
so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in
heaven.” Matthew
5:14-16
Church, how
are we being the light just as our mission statement says to make disciples?
This has a major impact on teens in influencing this culture. Parents are you
doing this at home? You can help your youth by teaching through wisdom from
scripture, sharing about a spiritual conversation at work or at the store, or
going out and having spiritual conversations together.
Right now we
at home and majority of the activities we are normally demanding our attention
have changed to the events around the house. Can we take this time to reset,
step away from the cultural distractions, and do something “big” for God?
