(The following is a continuation of my views on msn.com’s story on "10 Big Mistakes Parents Make".)
4) Praising mediocrity: Praise is something set aside for great events and persons. God is worthy of our constant praise, not because he attempted to create and bring reconciliation, but because he alone is Lord of the universe who has created and is creating. Jesus is worthy of praise because he has defeated sin and death through His resurrection. In a more general sense, “praise” is a statement of greatness as when Jacob blessed Judah saying that his brothers would praise him (Gen 49:8). Praise is reserved for unparalleled greatness. When a parent doesn’t praise every step and action of their child, it doesn’t mean you are withholding love or admiration for the child. If children don’t learn the difference between greatness and mediocrity, how will they be able to appreciate the unsurpassing greatness of God, if everyone and everything is always worthy of praise?
Take a moment to consider your relationship with your Father in heaven, with you as His child, and then your relationship (as a parent) with your own beloved children. (Watch for the rest of this list to be updated daily.)
4) Praising mediocrity: Praise is something set aside for great events and persons. God is worthy of our constant praise, not because he attempted to create and bring reconciliation, but because he alone is Lord of the universe who has created and is creating. Jesus is worthy of praise because he has defeated sin and death through His resurrection. In a more general sense, “praise” is a statement of greatness as when Jacob blessed Judah saying that his brothers would praise him (Gen 49:8). Praise is reserved for unparalleled greatness. When a parent doesn’t praise every step and action of their child, it doesn’t mean you are withholding love or admiration for the child. If children don’t learn the difference between greatness and mediocrity, how will they be able to appreciate the unsurpassing greatness of God, if everyone and everything is always worthy of praise?
Take a moment to consider your relationship with your Father in heaven, with you as His child, and then your relationship (as a parent) with your own beloved children. (Watch for the rest of this list to be updated daily.)
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