Comments on: Preventive Training http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/ Over 500 articles from Michael and Debi Pearl on Child Training, Homeschooling, Family, Marriage, Christianity, the Bible, Missions, Simple Living, Gardening, and other topics! Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mandy http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-3680 Mandy Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:18:48 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-3680 I believe one of the issues we have is that, where we live, there is not a lot of work to be done so the children really do not know what it means to work hard, sweat, get dirty, etc. (This is one reason why we are striving to get out of the sardine-can-community and into the country.) My husband and I desperately want our children to learn what it is like to work, even when the days are hot, even when you are tired, etc- and get the job done. We have started offering to do outdoor chores for other folks- gardening, picking up sticks/pinecones, raking, and whatever else they would have us do. This way the children not only learn hard work around the home, they also learn to help others (especially the elderly), and do a good job. They really find it joyful! I believe one of the issues we have is that, where we live, there is not a lot of work to be done so the children really do not know what it means to work hard, sweat, get dirty, etc. (This is one reason why we are striving to get out of the sardine-can-community and into the country.) My husband and I desperately want our children to learn what it is like to work, even when the days are hot, even when you are tired, etc- and get the job done. We have started offering to do outdoor chores for other folks- gardening, picking up sticks/pinecones, raking, and whatever else they would have us do. This way the children not only learn hard work around the home, they also learn to help others (especially the elderly), and do a good job. They really find it joyful!

]]> By: Mandy http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-4285 Mandy Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:18:48 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-4285 I believe one of the issues we have is that, where we live, there is not a lot of work to be done so the children really do not know what it means to work hard, sweat, get dirty, etc. (This is one reason why we are striving to get out of the sardine-can-community and into the country.) My husband and I desperately want our children to learn what it is like to work, even when the days are hot, even when you are tired, etc- and get the job done. We have started offering to do outdoor chores for other folks- gardening, picking up sticks/pinecones, raking, and whatever else they would have us do. This way the children not only learn hard work around the home, they also learn to help others (especially the elderly), and do a good job. They really find it joyful! I believe one of the issues we have is that, where we live, there is not a lot of work to be done so the children really do not know what it means to work hard, sweat, get dirty, etc. (This is one reason why we are striving to get out of the sardine-can-community and into the country.) My husband and I desperately want our children to learn what it is like to work, even when the days are hot, even when you are tired, etc- and get the job done. We have started offering to do outdoor chores for other folks- gardening, picking up sticks/pinecones, raking, and whatever else they would have us do. This way the children not only learn hard work around the home, they also learn to help others (especially the elderly), and do a good job. They really find it joyful!

]]> By: Tracey http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-3686 Tracey Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:03:18 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-3686 I am a Christian. I know Christians are not to judge non-believers but that we are to judge other Christians as stated in 1 Cor. 5:12. I tried to speak the truth in love to my neighbor (literal neighbor) who I know is a Christian but living with a man who is not her husband. I wanted to make sure she understood what God said about it and when I learned that she did I exhorted her and warned her of the discipline God gives when we're rebellious. She said she'd been disciplined by God before but that she still wasn't going to get married b/c a bunch of Christians tell her to do so. I reiterated that it's God that is telling her to do so according to His Word. She got miffed and didn't speak to me for a while. Do you think I was in error at all in how I handled that situation? Do you think I should have said anything at all or just prayed for her? I'm having a hard time distinguishing when I'm being judgemental towards a Christian to God's displeasure. Would you please give me some examples of when to judge and when not to judge? Thank you! I am a Christian. I know Christians are not to judge non-believers but that we are to judge other Christians as stated in 1 Cor. 5:12. I tried to speak the truth in love to my neighbor (literal neighbor) who I know is a Christian but living with a man who is not her husband. I wanted to make sure she understood what God said about it and when I learned that she did I exhorted her and warned her of the discipline God gives when we’re rebellious. She said she’d been disciplined by God before but that she still wasn’t going to get married b/c a bunch of Christians tell her to do so. I reiterated that it’s God that is telling her to do so according to His Word. She got miffed and didn’t speak to me for a while. Do you think I was in error at all in how I handled that situation? Do you think I should have said anything at all or just prayed for her? I’m having a hard time distinguishing when I’m being judgemental towards a Christian to God’s displeasure. Would you please give me some examples of when to judge and when not to judge? Thank you!

]]> By: Tracey http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-4291 Tracey Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:03:18 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-4291 I am a Christian. I know Christians are not to judge non-believers but that we are to judge other Christians as stated in 1 Cor. 5:12. I tried to speak the truth in love to my neighbor (literal neighbor) who I know is a Christian but living with a man who is not her husband. I wanted to make sure she understood what God said about it and when I learned that she did I exhorted her and warned her of the discipline God gives when we're rebellious. She said she'd been disciplined by God before but that she still wasn't going to get married b/c a bunch of Christians tell her to do so. I reiterated that it's God that is telling her to do so according to His Word. She got miffed and didn't speak to me for a while. Do you think I was in error at all in how I handled that situation? Do you think I should have said anything at all or just prayed for her? I'm having a hard time distinguishing when I'm being judgemental towards a Christian to God's displeasure. Would you please give me some examples of when to judge and when not to judge? Thank you! I am a Christian. I know Christians are not to judge non-believers but that we are to judge other Christians as stated in 1 Cor. 5:12. I tried to speak the truth in love to my neighbor (literal neighbor) who I know is a Christian but living with a man who is not her husband. I wanted to make sure she understood what God said about it and when I learned that she did I exhorted her and warned her of the discipline God gives when we’re rebellious. She said she’d been disciplined by God before but that she still wasn’t going to get married b/c a bunch of Christians tell her to do so. I reiterated that it’s God that is telling her to do so according to His Word. She got miffed and didn’t speak to me for a while. Do you think I was in error at all in how I handled that situation? Do you think I should have said anything at all or just prayed for her? I’m having a hard time distinguishing when I’m being judgemental towards a Christian to God’s displeasure. Would you please give me some examples of when to judge and when not to judge? Thank you!

]]> By: Ryan http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-3685 Ryan Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:08:50 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-3685 Employee, Thanks for clarifying that for us. So in effect, the sinning Christian must repent or he will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Employee,

Thanks for clarifying that for us. So in effect, the sinning Christian must repent or he will not inherit the Kingdom of God?

]]> By: Ryan http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-4290 Ryan Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:08:50 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-4290 Employee, Thanks for clarifying that for us. So in effect, the sinning Christian must repent or he will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Employee,

Thanks for clarifying that for us. So in effect, the sinning Christian must repent or he will not inherit the Kingdom of God?

]]> By: Employee http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-3684 Employee Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:06:32 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-3684 Mike did not conclude that the person was not a believer but quite the opposite. Mike references 1 Corinthians 5 which was to a brother, actively involved in the church and openly involved in sin and without shame. Verse 5 says, Mike did not conclude that the person was not a believer but quite the opposite. Mike references 1 Corinthians 5 which was to a brother, actively involved in the church and openly involved in sin and without shame. Verse 5 says,

]]> By: Employee http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-4289 Employee Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:06:32 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-4289 Mike did not conclude that the person was not a believer but quite the opposite. Mike references 1 Corinthians 5 which was to a brother, actively involved in the church and openly involved in sin and without shame. Verse 5 says, Mike did not conclude that the person was not a believer but quite the opposite. Mike references 1 Corinthians 5 which was to a brother, actively involved in the church and openly involved in sin and without shame. Verse 5 says,

]]> By: Faith Grubb http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-3683 Faith Grubb Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:59:58 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-3683 I am Shawn's daughter. She was asking about a Christian sinner, knowingly committing sin (in this case fornication). Mr. Ryan I second your question: "Was that because you misinterpreted the premise of the callers question, or do you think that grievous sins are impossible for a sincere Christian to commit after conversion?" Thank you Mr. Pearl. I am Shawn’s daughter. She was asking about a Christian sinner, knowingly committing sin (in this case fornication).

Mr. Ryan I second your question:
“Was that because you misinterpreted the premise of the callers question, or do you think that grievous sins are impossible for a sincere Christian to commit after conversion?”

Thank you Mr. Pearl.

]]> By: Faith Grubb http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/preventive-training/#comment-4288 Faith Grubb Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:59:58 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3603#comment-4288 I am Shawn's daughter. She was asking about a Christian sinner, knowingly committing sin (in this case fornication). Mr. Ryan I second your question: "Was that because you misinterpreted the premise of the callers question, or do you think that grievous sins are impossible for a sincere Christian to commit after conversion?" Thank you Mr. Pearl. I am Shawn’s daughter. She was asking about a Christian sinner, knowingly committing sin (in this case fornication).

Mr. Ryan I second your question:
“Was that because you misinterpreted the premise of the callers question, or do you think that grievous sins are impossible for a sincere Christian to commit after conversion?”

Thank you Mr. Pearl.

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