Exodus 18:20 "Teach them the decress and laws, and show them the way to live and the duties they are to perform."
Moses and the Israelites have come out of Egypt and suddenly Moses finds himself as judge and jury for the entire nation! His father-in-law Jethro stops by for a visit and encourages Moses to create a better system of administrators and judges to lighten his load. And most importantly, he tells Moses to teach the people themselves the difference between right and wrong.
As I read this, I thought about Jack and Ellie. Oftentimes I feel like a referee blowing whistles, throwing flags, and calling fouls as they argue and fight. That is my job to an extent but maybe I need to do a better job of teaching them more about right and wrong and how we treat others? I want them to know the right way to live, not because I said so, but because it is who they are and they have truly learned it. I must do this by what I say but more importantly by how I act and what I model for them.
Dear Jesus, help me be a better role model and teacher for my children today. Amen.
