How Studying Truth Helps Decipher Counterfeit
It’s fascinating how the U.S. Treasury Agents study counterfeit money. They spend hours studying the real thing — the weight and feel of the paper, the special features like raised printing and holographic images, the font, and typeset. To most people, you can’t tell the difference between these features. But when these agents see a counterfeit, they know it because they know the real dollar bill like the back of their hand.
According to BusinessInsider.com, women’s handbags are the most counterfeited product in America. Counterfeit COACH bags look genuine to the consumer, but can easily be discredited by handbag restorer experts. Raised versus flat imprints on the tag, ribbed versus smooth metal on the hardware, and incorrect serial numbers give this counterfeit away in just moments to the trained eye. These handbag experts, just like the U.S. Treasury Agents, have what we want our kids to have — they know what is true so well that when counterfeit comes along, it sticks out like a sore thumb.
Why is it important for our kids to have this wisdom?
Just like these trained professionals can spot counterfeit money and handbags, children need a clear Biblical worldview to recognize counterfeit messages they encounter in our culture. Any message contrary to God’s Word is counterfeit. Counterfeit acts like invisible UV rays, damaging our children and we don’t even realize it. Something that sounds good can fool us and take us on a path away from Jesus.
The only antidote for what our kids need to prevent them from damaging counterfeit is Jesus. What if our children know God’s Word so well that when an untruth disguised as a truth is presented to them, they can recognize it and flag it right away? Yes, that’s what we want!
It’s our job, as parents, to help our kids know the Father and know His plan of eternal life for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. When they ask us questions, we need to share God’s timeless truth from the Bible which throws them a lifeline of hope. A child who knows God’s truth is a child who has hope. They will be focusing on truth and seeing the real deal instead of counterfeit. And they will grow closer and closer to their Heavenly Father.
The best gift you can give your children as they walk out into the world is a Biblical worldview. It is with this knowledge of the Bible that they can see God in every situation, no matter where they are. Remember, the Word of God cuts through all counterfeit.
Ready to dive in and start teaching your kids about the Bible so they can develop this Biblical worldview? Check out our At Home Resources where we have a variety of fun ways for you to bring Bible learning right into your own home. One of our most popular resources is the CBA Cross, our child-friendly version of the Gospel message! It gives children the opportunity to confess their sins, express their belief in Jesus Christ, and ask Him to be in their life forever.
If you want to hear more on this topic, listen to our podcast episodes The Importance of Teaching Kids a Biblical Worldview or The Truth About our Worldview.
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As Christians, we are instructed to have a Biblical worldview — viewing the world through the truths found in the Bible. In this blog, we break this down even further with the analogy of sunglasses.
In a world full of busyness and distractions, it can be hard to keep our focus on God. The more you know the Bible and the more you know God, the clearer, safer and sharper your lens is to process the world. This is known as a Biblical Worldview — seeing the world through God’s holy lens, brought into focus by the Bible. This simple and fun optical illusion activity will help guide you through teaching your child how and why we need to keep our focus on God.