Since the days of Adam and Eve, dealing with sin has been an issue for every person. Think back to a time you were afraid to tell your parents something you had done wrong. Do you remember the feeling that this sin was just too big to be forgiven, or the feeling of being afraid of the consequences? Then came the decision to lie or in some other way try to hide what had been done. But did the hiding and lying bring relief to the problem?
Read the story of David from 2 Samuel 11-12:25. Even after his tragic failure, God forgave him. Thankfully, God will always help us to be honest about our sins when we ask Him.
We have included this story because our preteens today have been exposed to public figures and people in everyday life who choose to cover up their sin rather than be truthful, just as David ignored his sin until prophet Nathan confronted him. Preteens have also encountered people who thought it was cool to flaunt their sin, just as David had publicly married Bathsheba after arranging her husband's murder. Our kids need different kind of role models. They need people in their lives who acknowledge their sin and go to God for help. If confessing our sins to God and then receiving His forgiveness and help, is not a part our lives, the words we say to our preteens are empty. Our example will make the truth far more vivid to our kids than mere words ever could.
"Truth will set you free"
Stanwich Rocks 5
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