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Dr. Clyde M. Narromore, graduate of Columbia Uni versity, New York City, is a psychologist and Consultant in Research and Guidance with one of the largest school systems in America.
good spiritual Christian, get easily upset and lose his temper? A . There are a number of reasons why a Christian might get easily upset and lose his temper. Research studies reveal that tem per tantrums are often caused by physical factors. A person might have a real health problem and yet be unaware of it. Another reason why a person may be easily upset is immaturity. Some Christians have never yet grown up. They still act like chil dren. Not long ago I saw some young boys playing ball. The fellow up at bat already had two strikes on him. He swung at the next ball with all his might — but he missed! Frus trated and unreconcilably disap pointed, he slung his bat as far as he could, then threw himself on the ground, beating his fists into the dirt. I thought to myself, “That’s the way some adults act. They’ve never learned to accept disappointment and failure. They’re like children.” As we become more mature we have a realistic outlook on life. We can face disappointments without getting upset or becoming ill. Many Christians who are easily upset and who lose their tempers are not deeply spiritual. Saved? Yes, but baby Christians. God gives victory to believers who study the Word, who pray, who memorize Scripture and who are devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ. Readers are invited to submit questions to both Dr. Narramore and Dr. Talbot. Address questions to them c/o The King's Business, 558 So. Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, Calif. (Dr. Talbot's page of Bible questions and answers will appear in its regular place next month.) so
have tall daughters: Do not worry about your daughter’s height or let her know how you feel; it may in some way he detrimental to her in attaining the best from life. Your attitude will have much to do in shaping hers.” Santa Claus (Editor’s Note: Each year many readers want to know what to tell their children about Santa Claus. This year as in the last two years we’re using Dr. Narramore’s an swer to this perennial question.) Q. Do you believe Christian parents should teach their children to be lieve in Santa Claus? A. No, of course not. Why teach a lie to a child? It neither makes him happy nor causes him to gain con fidence in his parents. Children have much more fun if they know the truth. I see no harm in telling children that Santa Claus is a make-believe person. But when you lie to a trust ing, innocent child and tell him that there is a real Santa Claus, you are actually putting Santa and Jesus Christ in the same category. Who but a supernatural person could fly through the sky, he every where at once, know all you think and do and give rewards for evil and good? Many children who have been deceived about Santa have refused to believe in Christ when they learned that Santa really didn’t exist. Christmas joy is not dependent upon Santa but rather upon our trust in the Saviour, the Babe of Bethlehem! Bad Temper Q. Why does a person, otherwise a
Tall Girls A while ago I answered a ques tion on this page about tall girls. A few days later I received a won derful letter from a fine, Christian lady which I would like to share with you. “I read with keen interest your answer concerning tall girls. My mother used to be overly- concerned about my height. You see, I was nearly six feet tall when I was only 14.. However, I did not grow much after that. “I gladly assure you that my height has in no way spoiled or ‘dwarfed’ my life. Credit for this belongs to the wise counsel of my mother. I can still hear her say, ‘Stand up straight, throw back your shoulders and hold up your head. Remember you are what the Lord made you and wants you to be and you could not make yourself any shorter if you tried.’ “I had a classmate in high school who was exactly my height. Her life was spoiled because of,her atti tude regarding her height. She was self-conscious, sensitive and full of frustration. As we walked along the street, she thought she heard people talking about the ‘bird’s nest inspectors.’ Whether fancied or real, the title hurt her and made her even more sensitive. The older she grew, the more sensitive and anti-social she became. Her life was spoiled—hut unnecessarily so. “It is true I have never married but it is not because I did not have plenty of opportunity. I felt the Lord was calling me to a life dedi cated wholly to His service. I have had a very full and joyous life and I have found my height an asset more often than a liability. “I suggest this to mothers who
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