THE RIPPLE EFFECT!
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 TLB You must love him with all your heart, soul, and might. [6] And you must think constantly about these commandments I am giving you today. [7] You must teach them to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk; at bedtime and the first thing in the morning. There is a strong biblical point of view that aligns with the idea of a ripple effect. Ripple effect means that the actions and decisions of one person can influence many others over time and distance—even across generations—and this is found throughout the Bible. Parents and elders are called to pass down God’s truth, values, and everything else necessary for soundness and good, healthy living. This is exactly what Proverbs 22:6 instructs. But what are parents passing down their lineage? When Joshua declared in Joshua 24:15 that he and his household would serve the Lord, he was stating that his faith would become a ripple effect through all generations. Why? He laid th...