Phil Johnson writes a great little article on “Teaching Your Children Spiritual Truth.” If you’re like me, you'll not only find it encouraging and enlightening, but also hilarious (see the conversation with Holly). Here is Phil’s outline:
1. Understand that children can grasp the essence of almost any truth.
2. Avoid figurative language and unexplained symbolism.
3. Clearly separate reality from fantasy.
4. Find out what your children are thinking.
5. Don’t expect them to get the lesson the first time.