Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Michael Farris:
Have you ever considered what impact the Great Commission might have on your decision concerning the education of your children? In Matthew 28, beginning in verse 18, “ . . . Jesus came to [his disciples] and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .’ ”

How does Christ expect us to make disciples of all nations? As usual, God gives us an example. God expected Abraham to disciple his son Isaac, who was to disciple his son Jacob, who was to disciple his 12 sons. A discipled family was to become discipled tribes, and 12 discipled tribes were to become a discipled nation.

How then does this relate to education?

Your children will become the disciples of the person with whom they spend the majority of their time and from whom they receive instruction. If they spend the majority of their time with their peers, they will become disciples of their peers. We call it peer pressure. Should we be surprised when a substantial number of children from solid, believing, Christian homes reject their parents’ faith and embrace the lifestyles and philosophy of the people by whom they have been discipled?

What will be the legacy for your family and this nation as a result of the choices you make for the education of your children? It’s one of the most important choices any parent will ever make.

I’m Michael Farris.