Follow the Prompts

Scott Beyer
04/26/22 - Bulletin

“Having been prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.’” (Matthew 14:8)

We are told that children are like arrows in the quiver of their parents (see Psalm 127:4).  Herodias sure pointed her daughter in an awful direction.  Can you imagine prompting your child to ask for a man’s head as a gift?  Can you imagine finding joy in murder?

Can you imagine prompting your child to watch violence and find it entertaining? Better watch your television choices.

Can you imagine prompting your child to hate and envy others? Better guard your tongue from gossip and slander.

Can you imagine prompting your child to hate the church and despise what Jesus died for? Better speak kindly of the brethren.

Can you imagine prompting your child to be an idolater who is apathetic toward God? Better make sure you aren’t making excuses to skip worship for less worthy tasks.

We all prompt our kids by our actions and our examples.  Point your arrows faithfully.

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