Yes, of course you do. As parents, we are very concerned about educating our children to prepare them for life. But what is education? Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary states: "The bringing up of a child; instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts, and science is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties."
When we read this, we see that the greatest textbook we can use to educate our children is the Bible. The knowledge of God's Word should be foremost. The Bible must also be the foundation in teaching every subject for life.
Education is not only facts and knowledge but enlightening the eyes to understand. Psalm 19: 8 says: "The commandment of the Lord is pure, ENLIGHTENING THE EYES."
Do we want our children to be wise? Psalm 19:7 is the answer: "The testimony of the Lord is sure, MAKING WISE THE SIMPLE."
Our children can understand more than their teachers when they are filled with God’s Word. Psalm 119:99: ”I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.”
Education is also correcting the temper and attitudes to prepare them to face life. How do we do this? 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, FOR REPROOF, FOR CORRECTION, FOR INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
This conflicts with the current public education in this country which denies the wisdom of the Bible. It won't even allow God any room at all—in prayer, study, or even mentioning His name. Let's be honest. How can our children be "THOROUGHLY FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS" when they are denied the source of true wisdom? Yes, they will be educated, but in humanist, socialist, anti-God education. They will be prepped for a worldly lifestyle, but not for the destiny God has planned for them.
Handing our children over to a humanist and godless education only advances Satan's kingdom rather than God's kingdom.
I believe it is time for Bible-believing, God-fearing parents to make sure their children are receiving a godly and Word-inspired education. Anything less is apposite to God's plan for them. Can they receive this in the transgenderized, anti-Bible, progressive, public education system today? (Deuteronomy 6:6-9 and Psalm 1:1).
Blessings to you today,
Nancy Campbell
Painting: Simon Glucklich