Ben Schettler Discusses Problems Facing Children

I am always interested in discussions regarding issues facing children today. Much attention has been given to this very serious topic, some good and some bad. Some of the information given is good, but misses the main point. Ben's discussion, though very good, falls into the missing the point category. All too often professing Christians attempt to fix what is in front of them by attempting to deal with the external issues - such as music, movies, the world's philosophy. Dealing with those issues is not bad - I believe wholeheartedly that we must earnestly contend for the faith - but what does it matter if one convinces another that the music industry is totally immersed in filth? I know many professing Christians who claim that the music industry is totally wicked, but go on "enjoying" it anyway. How can this be? How can we who are dead to sin live any longer therein? This is the point, this is the main question that must be revisited, and consequently re-answered. Children must be genuinely, soundly saved. 

Ben's viewpoint, save sin nature, is very good. He clearly illustrates a number of very serious issues, and I certainly recommend watching the attached clip. Further, I endorse his message that 1 man is for 1 woman for life, as God intended it to be. His work in this area is second to none.

Here is my outline of a few key points discussed in the video.

I. Infinite Adolescence:

    A. Problem of Perpetually Remaining Youth.

    B. The Emphasis to Remain Young Has Been Pushed Upon Today's Youth.

    C. Today's "Adolescent" Is Between the Ages of 13 and 30.

II. Kids Need To Grow Up:

    A. Treat Kids As Adults.

    B. Parents Should Want Their Children to Mature.

III. Parents Don't Want Their Children to Fail:

    A. Kids Must Struggle In Order to Grow.

    B. Struggle Is a Necessary Component of Growth, Naturally and Spiritually Speaking.

IV. Arrogant Generation:

    A. This Generation Believes That It Can Do Anything.

    B. The Reality Is that It Cannot Do Anything.

    C. Someone, Preferably the Parent, Should Be Realistic.

V. Understand Gender Identity:

    A. We're Not All the Same!

    B. Born With Natural Desires. (This is where Ben mentioned sin nature, and in reality he's arguing against himself by saying something along the lines of "We're all born with desires." " No one is born homosexual, that desire comes from a sinful progression." - My paraphrase of the few comments made).

VI. Know The Truth - Know God's Word!

VII. Protect Children from Perversion:

    A. Mature Responsibility.

    B. Maintain Innocence.

And here is the video for your own viewing.