Dear Father,
We live in a post-modern society that questions the existence of absolute truth. But we believe that you are a Creator of order, not chaos. We easily observe that when mankind (society) takes it upon itself to determine truth, things do not go well. Society in Germany decided it was good to kill Jews. Society in America decided slavery and then segregation was good. History is replete with examples of societies that have determined any number of injustices and atrocities to be "good".
But we believe that your revealed word tells us what is "good", a standard on which we can rely. Following the teachings of your Son and his disciples - truly following them and not distorting them for our own benefit - provides order and prevents chaos. Without knowledge, attempts at goodness are like shooting with eyes closed. However, knowledge without goodness is selfish at best and malicious at worst.
I pray that these children have a heart to desire goodness and that they strive to do good and be good. But I also pray the they fully understand that attempts at goodness without the knowledge of your revealed will is fruitless and likely will do more harm than good. Give them a desire to know your word. Give their parents faithfulness in teaching them your word and living out its truth. And may they all know the most important of truths - the truth of your Son and his sacrifice for us which allows us to come to you with confidence.
Amen
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