“Children. Where do they come from, and who’s responsible for raising them?
“If you were privileged enough to grow up in a home filled with the light of Scripture, it may seem like those questions are merely rhetorical. Obviously, children come from the Lord, and they are a gift to parents – a mom and a dad who are married.
“Psalm 127:3 – Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward…how blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.
“Not everyone acknowledges these fundamental realities, of course. Most in our contemporary climate see children as the natural result of billions of years of evolutionary progress, and that responsibility for rearing them falls on the larger community – daycares, schools, PBS, and the government. The modern mantra is, “It takes a village.”
“The teaching of Scripture is crystal clear; God gives children to parents as a joyful blessing and also as a profound stewardship. The responsibility for training up a child rests squarely with mom and dad. Parents have both the duty and privilege of shaping the little ones God gives them.
“It seems odd that such foundational truth would need defending, but if there’s one thing that is evident in this world, it is that the truth is ever under attack.
“It is for this reason that I’m thankful for the ministry of Nathan Pierce and Family Protection Ministries. FPM has, for decades, demonstrated fidelity to the Lord and His design for the family by serving as both light and watchdog. Nathan is a man who treasures the gospel and cares deeply about God’s design for the family. As a light, he works closely with legislators, seeking to shine the glory of Christ’s gospel and God’s truth about the family. As a watchdog, Nathan is committed to keeping an eye on government encroachment into the family, keeping parents aware of the endless threats to their God-given authority to raise and train their children without governmental intrusion. This is an important ministry.”
Dave Witt
Teaching Pastor, Foothill Christian Fellowship
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