Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Think Biblically and Pray Scripturally


Most of us want God's will in our life. Many people wonder how to find it so they go to counselors, and ask friends and family for advice. Voddie Baucham disagrees with this method of finding God's will for your life. His method is to read your Bible and think biblically {"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind!"}, pray scripturally, then seek counsel from those who read their Bible and pray. If in doubt, repeat!

God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. One woman commented on one of my posts that she sought advice for going back to work after having a baby. She was counseled by her pastor and others that since the Bible does not say it is not wrong for a woman to leave her baby for hours every day and seek employment outside of her home, it must be okay.

This woman did not go to the Bible, think biblically, or pray scripturally, in my opinion. The Bible is very clear that mothers are to be keepers at home, guide the home, look well to the ways of her home, and teach and train our children in the ways of the Lord as we stand up, sit down, fight, fight, fight! {Against the spiritual forces, of course.}

I am not sure how the Lord could have been more clear where He wants women who are raising children. I have seen FAR too many children walk away from the Lord who had mothers who worked or mothers who didn't train and discipline them in the ways of the Lord. It is way too high of a price to pay, if you ask me.

Voddie is bold about saying that we should NOT be putting our children in government run institutions for 14,000 hours of their lives {K through 12th grade} which are anti-Christian by government mandate. We are called to train and teach our children. Us! No one else. God gave those children to us to raise in the nurture and the admonition of the Lord. Sending them to public schools is very, very risky to their eternal destination.

Women, think carefully your path. God's ways are clearly spelled out in Scripture. The way we are to live our lives is no guessing game. It doesn't change with the decade or society. It always stays the same. ALWAYS! His ways are good. They are right. Walk in them. Be in His Word daily. Know His ways. Obey His ways. In this way, you adorn the Gospel of our Lord. People should look at us and know we are different and hopefully, lead them to the cross. We don't look and act like the world. We are set apart and holy for Him. He loves us. His ways are good, very, very, good.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2

HERE is the sermon by Voddie Baucham that I referenced. HERE is a list of many of his sermons. I encourage you to begin listening to some of them if you want some GOOD Bible preaching.

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I was just wondering your thoughts on something, Lori. What is your opinion about a mother who works part-time and while she is working the two grandmothers share time caring for the children? The children do not go to a daycare. One day a week one of the grandmothers has the children. Two days a week the other grandmother has the children. And the fourth day the children are with their daddy.

Now I realize that by working these hours the mother has less energy to pour into her homemaking, planning and fixing nutritious meals, etc. I am just wondering your opinion on the children being cared for and taught by two Godly grandmothers if they are not with their mother.

Thank you!
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What is curious to me is that the P51 woman both tended to her family and worked to help provide for her family. How would her example apply?
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Proverbs 31 is not in the Bible as a suggestion. It's in the Bible for our own spiritual well being as well as the well being of our family. Three generations ago most women stayed home - families ate healthy food, there was time to have leisurely meals, mom had time to listen to the kids, clothes were neatly washed and pressed. We have lost so much in the name of "progress." The Bible is a lamp to our feet and a guide to our path - we need to be immersed and often then counselling is not needed, but encouragement from fellow Christians.
3 replies · active 550 weeks ago
I wished I were homeschooled, but my mother thought she didn't have the patience for it, so I went from pre-kindergarden to college in public schools...At least my mother believed in staying home for us. She has been home for over 40 years!
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"As you embrace your God-given role of raising righteous young men and women whom you are also training to be devil-destroyers, the enemy shakes. He's not afraid of women who leave their home, but as a God-anointed home-loving, home-keeping, home-working, home-advocating, child-embracing, child-training, nation-changing, Spirit-filled, and devil-defeating mother, you are a threat to the enemy. You make him quake in his boots. You are dangerous!" {Nancy Campbell}
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This was definitely something I needed to read today! My 4 year old has a HUGE speech impediment and was in speech therapy at our local public school for it for a few months. I felt like he needed more help than what I could give him what with nursing twins and homeschooling the two older children.

There at the school though I heard and saw things that made me so angry. Teachers talking about drinking in front of the little children and another teacher screaming at a hearing impaired little boy. I vowed to never bring my son back again.

I did not re-enroll him for this new year and instead told myself it was time to up my game as a mother and add him into our school days. It's difficult, I won't lie, and some days are super stressful and hard... especially when I feel like he is making zero progress, but he is MY child. It's really encouraging to read posts like this one that just reinforce that we are doing right by our child. Even when family and friends criticized us for taking him out of the school system.
4 replies · active 550 weeks ago
An excellent article, Lori! I am glad to see a woman who isn't afraid to speak biblical truth into the lives of other women. Too many Christians are erring on the side of political correctness, afraid to (or maybe just too deceived to) stand up for what the bible says. Saying that it is equally fine for a woman to go out to work, leaving the home she is charged with keeping, and trying to claim that God supports this view, is adding to scripture.

"Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you." Deuteronomy 4:2

"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar." Proverbs 30:5-6

"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Revelation 22:18-19

It seems this is not a new problem :)

Being saved by the grace of our blessed Lord, our heart strives to abide by His every command, and to walk in the way He has set before us. It doesn't earn us salvation, but it is the fruit that proves we are saved by His power!
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Lady Virtue · 550 weeks ago

This is a wonderful post, Lori. I've still got a long way to go, but I grow so much in daily reading of the Word, daily prayer, and frequently listening to sermons online (I do occasionally listen to Voddie Baucham). Being salt and light for the Lord's sake is definitely worth it!
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1 reply · active 550 weeks ago
I largely agree with this post but my problem with your comments (and Voddie Baucham's) is that it seems to assume that God only speaks to people in only one way. God can speak to people however He chooses--to tell people they cannot speak to counselors or friends or whomever when they are seeking Truth supersedes God and places limits on Him that just aren't there. It assumes that God won't speak to someone through their friends or family. They may feel that speaking to others is what they should do to seek their answers. Certainly they should be praying and reading their bibles, but if they feel they gain knowledge when talking with friends, by all means they should speak with friends. God may speak to someone through friends and family because He knows that is how they will best hear. He may speak to others through quiet meditation because that is how they best hear. So long as you seek God's will with faith and prayer and a quiet heart you are doing nothing wrong. To tell people otherwise is wrong in my opinion.
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I do believe that a women should stay at home too. Too many women are out there while neglecting there responsibilities at home. I became a christian about 13yrs ago and just reading the scriptures God has opened my eyes to many things. I read, study the scriptures on a daily basis. I too am teaching my child the value of Gods word and encouraging her to study the scriptures. I have also encouraged her to volunteer her time and will help out as long as she can fulfill her duties as a wife, mother and also a Servant of His. Many times it is God who gets neglected first. I am also noticing more woman bloggers encouraging other woman to stay at home and work or blog to make money, but I have issues with that as well. As usual with this God gets a little of there time while the rest is spent on building a business from home. I don't feel it is right. I also feel there are many people who deceive others and give advice that isn't from the scriptures. Something I have seen happen before. Please people study His word and you will find the answer to what God has for you. Thank you!
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Our founding fathers had seen the church existing as an arm of the government in Europe for hundreds of years, in which the church was supported and operated by the government, and they did not want the same set up in this new republic. They wanted separation of church and state, and set up constitutional protection of freedom of religion, and the right to worship as one chooses. In this country there are thousands of churches and religious institutions, tax free and protected by the law. There are TV stations, radio programs, and publications which are protected by law. Christ commissioned the CHURCH to spread the gospel, not governments or public institutions. Public schools are NOT anti-Christ by government mandate. Religions can be taught in public schools, but worship, indoctrination, and proselytizing can not. We, the people of faith, are called to bring the good news of God's love for His creation to the world, not to bring false charges against those who protect our rights, in the private sector, to do so.
Correction! TV stations, etc, that preach the gospel and spread the word, and are protected by law.
I have what I think may be a perfect example of this and how you have to be so careful who you seek counsel from. Many years ago when I was much younger I had a friend whose boys were my age or older. She was my mothers age in other words. She lived very near me, went to the same church, hired me to do odd jobs and clean for her etc. We had a very close relationship and I sought her advice more than any other person in my life. I do believe that most of her counsel was Biblical and wise. But there came a day when she told me something that made me realize she was who I could go to any more. She had gone to the beach and visited a casino. While there she was playing the coin machines and had gotten up to leave, then, "the Lord showed me to a machine and told me to play it". She put in her coin and won a decent amount back. It convinced her that the Lord did want her to win that day....that gambling was okay. That was a turning point for me.
Genny, if religions can be taught in school then please tell me of a school that allows any talk of the Christian religion. There is case after case of young peoplle being asked to write with a pencil that doesn't have a Christian statement on it, or not wearing a shirt with a religious text on it or not bringing their Bible to the building or reading it during their lunch or personal time, getting an F if their homework has any Christian content. These are just the ones that come to my mind quickly. The news is full of stories of discrimination in public school to Christian students and teachers. Yet I read that some schools are working on making their buildings user friendly to muslims.
Jesus did say they will hate you but remember they hated me first. We are to expect this in the end times especially. And sadly the governement run public schools are leading the charge in removing Christ and Salvation out of the lives of young people while giving a second rate education.
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What I'd the children are in a Christian school? Do you believe the woman should still remain at home? I am married and have 2 small children. I'm studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to do it for a few years so we can get out of debt and purchase a home.
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The public schools belong to the adults of the community, and if there is discrimination in favor of a religion, or any activities that are of concern to the people of the community, they should be at the schools protesting and expressing their concerns. There are thousands of public schools in this country, and millions of children. I'm sure examples can be found of improper activities, but I trust they are rare. The examples you gave of activities that are banned sounded like proselytizing to me. I am a Christian, and I try to live and act like one where ever I am, and no one can stop me from doing that. Also, God is present where God chooses to be. NO ONE can prevent God from being in the public schools!
I listed news stories I read or saw in the past couple years. Granted I am not involved in the public school system in any way. But somewhere in the United States there is a lot of students and teachers being hassled for their faith. Here in my little town I do know that Good News Club is not allowed in the schools. The kids leave the school grounds to attend.
Since when is a child using a pen or pencil with a Bible saying considered proselytizing? Our public schools are in seriously sad shape, getting worse and the only thing that could make a difference (Christ) is banned.
Have Good News Clubs or other similar groups ever been in the schools? In my area any of these types of clubs that provide religious education during the school day are held off of school grounds. I think most of them prefer it that way, especially since I've never heard of anyone asking for them to be in the school buildings.

Interestingly, my husband just shared this with me tonight:

The US Department of Education requires schools to annually verify that they have no policy that prevents, or otherwise denies participation in, constitutionally protected prayer as a condition of receiving funds.

I don't doubt that there are teachers and students who are challenged in reference to their faith. However, I think you would find that the outcome of a vast majority of the cases are in favor of the discriminated parties. Sometimes standing up for what's right does involve some hassle. I think we must keep stating that we are allowed to talk about and share our faith in public and not keep bemoaning the incidents that have unlawfully occurred. We are convincing others that Christians can't share their faith in schools, and we need to be doing just the opposite...reminding others that everyone has a right to voice their opinions and beliefs. Christ is not banned from public schools, and we should be teaching Christian public school students how to share their faith in appropriate, meaningful, and thoughtful ways.
Here is a good article about how public schools are completely anti-God...
http://www.hcsedu.com/ARTICLES/Nine_Reasons_for_N...
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At first I thought wow, this is a great article/blog. Then I felt shamed. I work. Part time. I keep school hours and I'm home when my children (the youngest now 13) is home. Not that I feel the need to justify my job, I don't.

But there are several things the bible doesn't address, like doctors, medicine, blogs, email, public school (which most people of my generation attended public school and many generations before me). Yet these things are provided to us, for such a time as this, in our generation.

Division isn't the way to create harmony. This kind of "us and them" mentality isn't what empowers women to be who they are in the place that they are with the tools that they have.

There's many families who can't afford for mom to stay home, who can't afford homeschooling curriculums, who's children have special learning needs that the public school system provides.

My boys public school has several Christian Clubs. Girls for God, Promise Keepers for Boys, every Friday, they study the Word of God in the public school campus. My boys were involved in FCA, participated in prayer, bible study, camps on public school campus. Young Life, goes into the school, invites kids to come to bible study, shows up at school and prays with students. Public school and providing for ones family aren't the enemy! Oh how The Enemy would like it to be that simple....

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Last I checked, God meets people where they are, accepts them where they are. I think it's time for the women of God to do the same.

Normally I read your blog (haven't commented before now) and give an Amen. This time I'm left with a bitter taste in my mouth. :(
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Commanded by God to teach... I get that. I agree with the passage. The command is in the teaching, not in the keeping. Teaching is verb. Keeping is an adjective.

I don't care for this "commandment" to keep your home. There isn't a command adjacent to that phrase. Keeping the home is what "they" the younger do, Teaching is what the older do.

Not everything taught is caught. Otherwise everyone would make 100 on every test, right?
Learning doesn't happen in an instant, otherwise there'd be no need for continuing education, even of scripture. Why read a passage again? Why not read through the bible once and put it down? (I don't recommend this, I'm just giving an example)

And while I'm "playing the flip side of the coin" .... I can't find anywhere in scripture where it tells us to use email, or go to the doctor, or drive a car,

Like Paul in several verses of Phillipians 3:

Not that I have already attained this...
I do not consider that I have made it my own...
Let those of us who are mature think this way....
Only let us hold true to what we have attained....

I'm not saying quit teaching or that your interpretation is wrong.

I'm saying, we are all in process and while we're in process I think much grace is needed. If one's husband or a couple have come to the agreement that the wife should have a job, it's their household's issue.

I'm not sure how my husband would receive - even gently and respectfully - (and I'm paraphrasing here) I read a blog that said I shouldn't work; I asked if I should have a job even if it's part time and the author of that blog said that's what scripture says so I shouldn't have a job.

That just wouldn't fly in my household; relationally or financially.

Be full of care and grace when teaching the younger women how they should keep their home.
I believe keepers at home is an adjective describing a woman's role. Then in I Timothy 5:14 it states, "younger women marry, GUIDE the house..." Prov. 31:27 "She looks well to the ways of her household..." Ps. 113:9 "He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children." "Guide, looks well to, keep" are all verbs describing a woman's ordained role from God! I understand some women have to work to put clothes on their children's backs, food in their mouths, and shelter over their heads but that should be the only reason a women should have to work, in my opinion. Many men have decided to allow their wives to be home full-time when they understand that this is where their wives should be after the wife makes a gentle appeal to her husband.
I get what you're saying and I don't disagree with the Word. Where I disagree with you is how financial decisions are made in others households.

In the economy we live in it's not always possible for women to stay home; I don't think those women should be shamed or battered with the bible as a means to prove a point.

It's possible for you and others, it's not possible for me and others.

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