Grow Up!

“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children…” (Matt. 11:16). If there is a word that describes our generation, it is the word childish. Children are selfish. They can surprise us with acts of giving, but their world view is not big enough to see the needs of others like they should. Babies are born totally dependent on their mothers and fathers. They are born receivers, not givers. As children grow they need to be taught to think about others. Some learn but others don’t. Many have grown in their bodies but not in their minds. They expect everybody to do for them. They demand to have their way. They have to be the center of attention and whatever is done is supposed to please them. Like the Israelite men and women in Amos’ time, they want to have fun and enjoy themselves, but they’re not…