Family is a gift from God
Pastor Osmel Soliz, a missionary in Bolivia, shares in his most recent newsletter about the fundamental role of family in the development of children.
On the occasion of the International Day of Families celebration, Pastor Osmel gave a talk at the Unidad Educativa Libertad de Colon Sud directed at parents and their children.
“The talk addressed how family plays an important role in the child’s development, seeing that the more people influence and care for the child, the better. We also talked about the types of fathers: the Sergeant Dad or the Reglita Mom, the Light or permissive Dad, the political or democratic Dad, and the Spoiled Dad (who is not present but seeks to fill the gaps with gifts),” he explained.
Pastor Osmel also shared a reflection based on Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (NKJV).
He emphasized that the word “train” means “to dedicate time.” “Just as a small plant needs a lot of care and protection when it is sprouting and growing, children need more time and care when they are young. And the instruction of home and school is necessary, but God wants us to instruct them in the faith in Christ, so that they may be saved and have eternal life in His name,” he affirmed.
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