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TO A DAUGHTER ON HER GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Dear A. J. F.                                                                                                    May 21, 1995

      Congratulations on your graduation from high school! It is a task you have done well. True education is Christian education, and such education is important because everything you do not know, the Devil can use against you.

    From the day you were born, you have brought a particular joy to your parents. It is a great blessing when a man's sons walk with the Lord, but a daughter who seeks to walk with the Lord brings a joy altogether different.

     Your mother and I have named all our children after godly Christians whose first name was a Bible name. We named you "Anna Judson" after the devoted wife of Adoniram Judson, the renown missionary to Burma. You are related to him through your paternal grandmother. The name "Anna" means "Gracious One."

    Within the next few years, you will want to establish a home of your own. Beware: many young ladies fall head over heels for the first young man who gives them his attention. This is the way to a life of sorrow, unhappiness and grief.

     The Apostle Paul warned, "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers" (II Corinthians 6:14). It is not enough that a prospective husband be a true Christian: he must also be a devout worshipper of the Lord. The man who does not live a life of prayer does not know from where his usefulness comes. And, you should also take care not to be unequally yoked to a man of corrupt doctrine. A prospective husband should also accept the doctrines of grace because you accept them to be the essence of the Gospel.

     In order to be a good wife, you must be discreet, i.e. wise and prudent. You must also be chaste, and a keeper at home, not gadding about bearing gossip. You must love your husband enough to submit to his God-given authority. You must obey him, and love your children. You must be good (Titus 2:4,5).

     Your children will grow up and curse you unless you teach them and discipline them in the ways of the Lord. Teach them early to pray, and that it is the will of God that they obey you (Ephesians 6:1). Let your generation know the ways of the Lord. Remember the old adage, "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world."

     Make your marriage a matter of much prayer. Your decision will help or hinder you on your way to heaven. Therefore, seek God's will in the matter. It will affect your children, your grandchildren, your great-grandchildren, etc. until the end of time. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you, and give you the kiss of peace.

OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Dear J. M.                                                                                                           July 15, 1985

      ...J., I am very concerned about your returning your children to the public school. Four families in our church are sending their children to Christian schools. Only one child will be returning to government schools, and he only because he is extremely slow, and would probably be put back 2 grade levels.

     I pray you have an ear to hear because where our children are concerned, no sacrifice can be too great.

    Unlike the days when we were educated in public schools— when we began the day with prayer and Scripture, etc., and where morals were taught—when getting out of your seat and chewing gum were common infractions, such is not the case today. As you well know, we now have an Anti-Christian, globalist philosophy to contend with.

     Is it right for Christian parents to subject their children to such vain philosophies to the peril of the souls of their children? Is this not the reason for much of the rebellion in the Christian home today?

    We have no greater treasure than our children. Are they worth protecting and preserving in the ways of the Lord? How careful ought we to be seeing we are but stewards over God's heritage!

    The issue is a spiritual one—not a political one. How tragic if either of us should lose our children! "May God Smile On You" —Bach.

TO ONE SUFFERING MARITAL PROBLEMS

Dear T. L.                                                                                                   December 12, 1991

     ...Regarding your letter: if your wife is a member of the church and gives the appearance of a godly woman, by all means, I would tell your pastor the state of your marriage, providing he is a pastor to whom you can talk. But, if she does not attend church, then she would not likely listen to what your pastor had to say.

     The situation is serious, but one that you may be able to correct by kindness, and by exemplary conduct before her. God can heal the situation. It is important that you be strong in the Lord, and be so kind to her that she will receive you.

     I share your interest in wanting to be useful to the church, but until God reinstates you as the head of your home, it would be a shameful thing to seek a church office. Your wife must regain her respect for you, and know the forgiveness of God. ...

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