Why the Second Generation Drops the Ball, part 2
The large audience that came to hear the Botkins. With the generous schedule, we had lots of opportunities to fellowship with friends - if only it had lasted a week!
Day 2 of a series of my Notes from Christians at the Crossroads conference, based on the talk given by the five eldest Botkin children, Isaac, David, Anna, Elizabeth and Ben.
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When we read Ezekiel 16:49, we are told “Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy.” And we know what happened to Sodom as a result. As the second generation, we enjoy many of the luxuries that our parents received. We also have the temptation to horde the wealth and not use it to help others in need or further the kingdom of God.
The following is a list of reasons why the second generation drops the ball:
#1 We have no fear of God, and we let something other than Him be God’s voice in our life. Instead, we should have a fiery zeal for God’s word, the Gospel, service, our sanctification, the biblical family, and reformation.
#2 We don’t study the Scriptures for ourselves. We don’t have that fiery zeal as we ought, and we let our parents’ relationship with the Lord be our “free ride” rather than taking it upon ourselves to pursue godliness. We can’t let others study our beliefs for us - we have to work out our own salvation (Phil. 2:12).
#3 We think we are “good kids” rather than being truly righteous. We are simply “reflecting light” rather than being the light. We can puff ourselves up with prideful thoughts of the way we were raised, or we can abandon self-centered thoughts and pursue true holiness. Which will it be?
My friend Katerine and I. In between taking notes I would doodle for her. We quickly became inseparable friends over the weekend!
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” - Mark 12:30
Join me tomorrow as I give the last two reasons why the second generation drops the ball, with more posts and pictures to follow!
{Photos by Emily Rose}
Paulina on 21 July, 2009, said,
Very true. I look forward to hearing the last two reasons!
Hannah on 21 July, 2009, said,
Very interesting!
A photographer friend of mine (Kristi W. You might know her.) has a mono-pod and it’s pretty neat. I have also read in a photography book that it’s easier to use a mono-pod in public places (i.e. museum), because a lot of places have rules against tripods because people could trip over the outspread legs.
Yes! The new lens is great. Yesterday I got to spend some time at our local 4-H fair. Regrettably, my battery died unexpectedly, but I got some nice shots before that happened. It was wonderful to be able to get closer to the horses and riders without being too obvious.
Wow, I would have loved to see Gods & Generals on the big screen! It is such a great movie!! I think all the costumes and stuff are great too, they really did a good job at making it look like the 1800’s.
Have a nice afternoon,
4Him,
~Hannah
Miss Eyebright on 21 July, 2009, said,
All of those are very good, and valid points. It is definitely something to think on. I need to be on fire for the Lord, and right now, I think I’m just a little glowing coal. :( Thank you for sharing!
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Miss Eyebright
Madeline on 21 July, 2009, said,
You and Katherine look so cute in that picture. She is looking forward to getting a letter from you!
~Madeline