Several years ago, our all six of us were sitting around the table eating lunch. Jacob, then 10, began telling me a story about his birthday party the year before. He and a friend were on the front porch eating their cake and ice cream. The friend said, Jacob, I dare you to push my face in my cake. Jacob took the dare and smashed his face into the cake! Then Jacob said to the friend, Do it to me. And, the friend smashed Jacobs face into the cake! Then Jacob said they went inside and washed their faces off. Hearing this story, I was amazed, really. Im usually pretty perceptive about whats going on around here....especially during a birthday party....and especially with eight third- grade boys here at the time for a sleep over! I said, Jacob, that really isnt the kind of story a mom wants to hear. Jacob replied, Then can I tell it to Dad? I had just told Jacob a Mom wouldnt want to hear that type of story and he asks if he can tell it to Dad!....even though his Dad was right there hearing the whole thing! I have been accused of not being as much fun as my husband...maybe thats why (hee hee). This story makes me think of a question a visiting preacher talked about a few years ago. Instead of asking How close is too close? in regards to sin, we should be asking, What is the wise thing for me to do? Sometimes we want to get right up close to sin, when we should flee from it. Satan uses all kinds of tactics to draw us away from God. Lets strive to do what is wise, and teach our children do do what is wise, as well. Is smashing cake in each others face wise? Well, it depends on where you are, I suppose. Although, it is a big custom for brides and grooms to do that, isnt it (we didnt, but many do!), so maybe they were just practicing for the future! Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Proverbs 8:33 Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7b
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:30:08 +0000
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