“Place these words I’m speaking on your heart and in your very being. Tie them on your hands as a sign. They should be on your forehead as a symbol. Teach them to your children, by talking about them when you are sitting around your house and when you are out and about, when you are lying down and when you are getting up.” (Deut. 11:18-19 CEB)
Rites of passage are embedded in many cultures around the world. Usually, it is a celebration when a person is transitioning from one phase of life into another. For example, a ceremony will be held for those transitioning from childhood into adulthood. The Jewish culture contends that boys and girls who are 13 become accountable for their actions and can fully participate in the life of the community. Before their 13th birthday, these young people have spent a large amount of time with the elders of their community learning about traditions and the importance of a moral and ethical life.
American cultural has somehow lost this very important responsibility of preparing a morally and healthy generation. According to scripture, mentoring is very important to God; and many of His saints passed on the Faith to the next generation: Elijah to Elisha, David to Solomon, Jesus to the 12 disciples, and Paul to Timothy.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Commit to coming along beside someone and start passing down the good, moral, faithful, and healthy life.
Prayer: God, I volunteer my time and energy in order to pass along to others what you have given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Dennis Gossett
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