Sinner's Sin

I’m not controversial… it’s not my nature, so I find it hard to confront a teacher, principal, board member or school superintendent about an area of concern.  Don’t get me wrong, I have dealt with issues that I felt needed to be addressed, but most of the time I try and use those issues as a teaching moment for my kids. 

For instance, in the past my kids have told me about a teacher who has slipped up and swore in front of a class.  Or they've told me about a friend who has been mean, acted harshly, given them the cold shoulder, etc.  Instead of addressing the teacher or student, I use those times to teach my kids that sinners sin… GASP! 

 "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  (Romans 5:8)

Years ago, I was dealing with a very personal issue and someone very wise (my mom) told me just that… sinner’s sin!  It shouldn’t shock us when a teacher slips up; after all they have very stressful jobs at times.  Let’s teach our kids that when they see something in an authority figure or in a classmate that rubs them the wrong way, they should use that as a cue to pray for that person.  After all, we are preparing them for a day when they won’t be under our watchful eye every single day and they need to learn now that sinner’s sin!  And let's remember that in reality we are ALL sinner's saved by grace... a fact that never ceases to amaze me!

"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast."  (Ephesians 2:8-9)