Statement made at BOTT

Originally Posted by jrLA

I don't doubt the statement was made...but what was his context?

I was told it was just a statement he made in his sermon, that he was preaching about raising your children to serve God. THen he just up and makes this unqualified statement.

Can anyone find out exactly or get a clip?

I would be curious to know.

[vrblackwell]

This statement was made by WH. I talked with a very close minister friend of min who grew up under WH in his church.

He told me that WH has always believed and taught this.

I do not agree with this concept. However, it makes me think no less of this wonderful man of God.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I don't agree with the statement as it stands, BUT...I have heard a lot of ministers and wives say that they don't want to encourage their children to go into ministry because it can be such a difficult life. (Something of that nature) Perhaps that mindset is also wrong? I think the idea is that our children should be taught that serving God and His people in a ministerial capacity is a privilege.

I would rephrase it to say: "If your son (or daughter) is not a messenger of the Gospel, that is a waste." We all should be spreading the Good News!

As always, such sound judgment and wisdom in one so young...good post, MissyB...

Off topic a bit, but what amazes me is the sometimes...not always, but sometimes lack of training which precedes passing a mantle of leadership.

It is not uncommon for a carpenter or small businessman to desire to pass on said profession/business to a son/son in law.

However, who in their right thinking would do so without properly training the individual in every area...showing them the ropes, as it were, and giving them the opportunity to get their feet wet in the well of expereince before the reins are handed over?!

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Barb

As always, such sound judgment and wisdom in one so young...good post, MissyB...

Off topic a bit, but what amazes me is the sometimes...not always, but sometimes lack of training which precedes passing a mantle of leadership.

It is not uncommon for a carpenter or small businessman to desire to pass on said profession/business to a son/son in law.

However, who in their right thinking would do so without properly training the individual in every area...showing them the ropes, as it were, and giving them the opportunity to get their feet wet in the well of expereince before the reins are handed over?!

Ain't that the truth. Cabinets that don't hang right. Crooked fences. Wal Mart.

[StillStanding]

“Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.” - Mark Twain

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

“Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.” - Mark Twain

LOL some around here just need to get the full facts LOL

[Pastor G]

Originally Posted by Discerner

I heard the following statement was made in a sermon and was wondering if anyone that was there could verify

"if your son is not a preacher then that is a waste"

The statement was intended for preachers who are raising sons... The statement was indeed made, but in that context..

Originally Posted by Pianoman

“Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.” - Mark Twain

Are you saying my facts were distorted? That is what I have heard from a reliable friend that was there. Have you heard the message? I doubt this friend made it up!

Originally Posted by Pastor G

The statement was intended for preachers who are raising sons... The statement was indeed made, but in that context..

So what abuot the preachers who were sitting there who sons are not preachers? How does that make them fill? Were their kids lives a waste?

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Discerner

Are you saying my facts were distorted? That is what I have heard from a reliable friend that was there. Have you heard the message? I doubt this friend made it up!

No harm intended! Just a funny quote I decided to add to the thread!