How to actually compare your child with other Christian children

OK, So here’s my ready reckoner for you to see how you are doing as a Christian parent. Ready?

1. Are your children showing signs of following Jesus. If yes, give yourself 2; if possibly,1 and if not, 0

2. Have your children participated in some way in a church service? If yes more than once: 2; once 1, not 0

3. Do your children do their own Bible reading? Yes 2; when prompted by you 1: no: 0

4. Do your children pray? Yes 2; when prompted by you 1;not at all: 0

5. Do your children participate in charitable activities? Yes 2; have done occasionally 1; not at all 0

6. Do your children share their faith with their friends? Yes regularly 2: once or twice 1; not at all 0

Add up your scores. How do you feel about how you did?

If you felt at all uncomfortable with that exercise let me assure that it was based purely on what many Christian parents think are judgments that they need to make.

But comparison is not a good idea, nor is it a God idea and if you are at all tempted, it is time to stop right now. Here’s why.