Teach Those Youngins

Teach them what? Who should teach them? Well, the disaster of the public school system aside, I am referring to some specific things in this blog post. A couple of them may be a given, if you are a Christian. Things are looking pretty bad with our country, especially economically and constitutionally. Those who are saved and knows some bible, know this is not our finally abode. It's our temporary home. But this world and country is our home for now. Generally speaking, it seems like it will be up to our senior patriots to "get things done" so to speak, and I'm even concerned about most of them/us. We need to teach our children and grandchildren some things, if we haven't already. In light of all that's happening, this is what I recommend we teach them:

1. Teach them about the U.S. Constitution, and as much as possible, the original intent. I think there is a book out called Original Intent if it is still in print or you can find one. Teach them about the balance and tension between the U.S. Constitution and States & individual rights that the 9th and 10th Amendments talk about including the principle of Nullification. Teach them about the Declaration of Independence and include the Alter and Abolish When the Government Becomes Destructive language. Perhaps we adults need to learn about the latter first, huh?

2. Tech them about the 2nd Amendment, it's true purpose, and absurdity that disarming Americans would help with the tragic shooting deaths. Be sure to teach them the history of certain countries or empires that disarmed their citizens and what happened.

3. Teach them about the country's economics. Taxes and where they come from ;-), spending, the national deficit, the national debt, inflation, recession, and whatever else you think is relative or important.

4. Teach them that our country is not the same as when Dad or Grandpa was young, and is becoming a different country. Talk about specific things that have changed and we have lost.

5. Teach them about the possibility of having to live without electricity and the ability to be able to go to the store to get whatever you need or want, and that we may have to live off the land. Teach them that if there is a major economic collapse, which is imminent, that the result would be devastating and likely lead to mass starvation and death or socialism. Be sure to teach them about the evils of socialism and communism. 

6. But most of all, teach them the Gospel and God's word. Teach them that while we should do what we can as Christian citizens, it could be that God has a different plan for the USA. After all, our country is not specifically mentioned in any end times Scripture if you indeed hold to a futurist view. So, first and foremost we want our children and grandchildren saved, even if we weren't facing these particular problems. Of course salvation is only through the perfect life, sufficient sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This is not intended as an exhaustive list. If you have something you would like to add, please do. We're in this together, and we need more people in this together. Thanks for reading and considering. Please share if you agree.