"Then men began to call on the name of the Lord."

"Then men began to call on the name of the Lord." At first I didn't know what the Bible meant by that (what'd they do before?), then I thought about where it was placed. In Genesis 4 we read of Cain's lineage, how he begot Enoch, etc.. then we read of Seth having a son, E'nosh. If you notice it didn't say men began to call on the name of the Lord, after mentioning Cain's children. It said it after Seth's lineage (Gen.4:26).Seth was a Godly replacement for Abel. It's so important to model Godly behavior to your kids and raise them "in the way they should go" (Prov 22:6) and in the admonition of the Lord (Eph 6:4) so that they and their children will begin to "call on the name of the Lord." I think this nation largely fell in part, to parents either being apathetic, poor role models of Godliness,or, not wanting to "push their views" on their kids. How tragic! Who would want their child to explore any other 'view' since Christ is the only way? They would perish in hell and their families with them! That is not giving your kid freedom by leaving him to his own beliefs, it is bondage and damnation. For Christ alone has the words of life (John 6:68). Plus, it is disobedient to scripture not to raise your kids in the admonition of the Lord. When I think of the warning of causing a young one to stumble, how it'd be better to be cast into the sea (Luke 17:2)....the responsibility of parenthood is a sobering thought. Your kids won't be perfect because your not, but they sure can know and grow in God's word and see you as an example on how to follow Christ. Can you honestly say to your kids like Paul did to the Corinthians, "Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ." ? (1 Cor.11:1) They will imitate you regardless. I came from a home of a Godly mother and a wicked father, but by the grace of God I am what I am today. There's no foolproof guarantee your children will choose you if you are in a marriage like that, but they sure better see it in your life. I saw the peace and life my mom had that my dad did not, and I saw his destruction. Be that light and example and pray your kids and spouse will be drawn to it. If both mom and dad are pursuing God,all the better. If your family is away from God,or you've already blown it, God is merciful! Repent and start today! His mercy is new every morning and He is not bound by circumstance of your mistakes. You may be called a hypocrite at first, but if you are consistent, your actions will silence such accusations (1 Peter 3:16/2:12). They might could be won over by seeing your Godly conduct (1 Peter 3:1,2). It is worth the chance. It is worth it alone for yourself to be found faithful and unashamed at Christ's appearing. Do you have concern for the lost to know Christ? For your child to know Christ? If it doesn't bother or concern you, than you probably need Jesus just as desperately. God bless!