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October 1, 2008

Cardboard Kids

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READ: Proverbs 1:8-19

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. —Proverbs 1:10

When Mike Wood began to advertise his sign company, he didn’t know how useful his work would become. Some of his signs were life-size cardboard pictures of kids, which he put close to the street.

Besides advertising his business, the signs had another effect. Motorists thought the cutouts were real children and began to drop their speed. Now Mike sells the cardboard kids to parents who want to slow down speeding drivers in their area. Mike said, “We truly hope that some of our standups help to control speeding in neighborhoods around the country.”

Parents work at protecting their children from physical danger. But there are other dangers as well. Solomon, the writer of Proverbs 1, was concerned about the people who would pose spiritual danger to his son. He warned him about those who would entice him to do evil (vv.10-14) and told him, “Do not walk in the way with them, keep your foot from their path; for their feet run to evil” (vv.15-16).

We need to protect our children by teaching them God’s Word and training them to avoid evil influences. Busy streets are hazardous for our children, but the enticement of taking an evil path is far more dangerous.

Children are a heritage,
A gift from God above;
He asks you to protect and care
And nourish them with love. —Hess

Tomorrow’s world will be shaped by what we teach our children today.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 7–9; Proverbs 1:8-19

Good Morning Wave from Los Angeles!!
Needed some serious refreshment this morning so decided that “ Amy’s Place” was a necessary stop!!

God Bless You all today...

WOW! October is here.
May God give us all Peace and Joy this month, and a resolve to stay snuggled Under His Wings,

Polly

"Children are a heritage,
A gift from God above;
He asks you to protect and care
And nourish them with love."
—Hess

Thank you for today's message, Rus.
It really touched me this morning.
I have heard that my niece is in trouble again.
Police seem to be concerned that she may want her kids.
I've notified the school but I am still concerned.
Please say a prayer for Marissa and me today.
Also, pray that my niece will get her life turned around.

Thanks for listening, Rus.