Sunday, December 28, 2014
JESUS CHRISTS: Better than Santa Claus, the Devil, and Mom and Pop
Somewhere in the Bible, it was said that elders chastised the children who they presumed to be bothering Jesus, but He told them to let the children come to Him.
Taking into consideration the characteristics of the Lord, which are quite difficult to give an exact description of; Jesus Christ would be the BEST role model, teacher, example, inspiring agent; etc, for children.
When it comes to rewards, He is better than Santa Claus since the latter always grants children their wishes so long as they had been "good" all year long. This practice will make children believe that when they do some act which they are made to believe is righteous, acceptable, or noble; they will get something in return. The Lord can explain to them the reality that these do not happen all the time; that they will not necessarily get something in return for every good act they perform. And the children can accept his word, than a costumed Santa who may have a child on his lap throwing a tantrum.
When it comes to wishes; Jesus is better than a "gynee" (sic) who grants a person's desire but asks something in return. Children might just have to "pay a price" when they are older; as a fictional teen who sold his soul to the devil and then, as an adult; transformed into a monster each time night fell upon him.
When it comes to reality; the Lord has a far greater advantage over parents and elders because He can explain the truths and facts about life to the children; without having to distort these. And the youths won't have the impression that such details were "rammed down their throats" or that they were forced to "swallow a bitter pill".
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