You are missing the point. What can a small child understand about the fall of man, a virgin birth or the pascal sacrifice? Very little, but what they can understand, and what we must help them to understand is that the birth of Jesus, His death and Resurrection is and was the greatest, most joyous gift they can imagine. It established a foundation upon which greater knowledge can later be built.
Peace be with you
I'm not missing the point at all. I just totally disagree with the point.
What can a small child understand about the fall of man, a virgin birth or the pascal sacrifice? Very little, but what they can understand, and what we must help them to understand is that the birth of Jesus, His death and Resurrection is and was the greatest, most joyous gift they can imagine. It established a foundation upon which greater knowledge can later be built.
God intended that we teach our children, but not with lies. Not with myths. Not with fables. Not with deception.
Deu 4:9 Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,
Deu 4:10 especially concerning the day you stood before the LORD your God in Horeb, when the LORD said to me, 'Gather the people to Me, and I will let them hear My words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach their children.'
God says nothing about teaching lies. But teaching the truth.
Pro_12:17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
2Ti 3:13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
2Ti 3:14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,
2Ti 3:15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2Ti 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
2Ti 3:17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
In no way, shape or form does Jesus Christ condone, recommend, encourage, or otherwise sanction lying to our children. Especially, especially, in context of Christianity where it makes a mockery of the commandments of the Lord.
Thank you very much for that post.