When we were kids, firecrackers were illegal in Maine but could be purchased by anyone in Canada. A friend and I walked across the international bridge with that intent. On our return to the states, the custom officer asked, “Anything over?”
Trying to pull the wool over his eyes, we both responded, as smugglers would, “No.”
I think there was a smile on his face as we two criminals walked out onto the highway to hitchhike home with our contraband.
You know, there are individuals who believe kids should be given a chance just because they’re kids. They wouldn’t stoop so low as to hurt them with the law. I believe Jesus considered that with the woman taken in adultery.
John 8:7
And as they continued to ask Him, He stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”
That officer understood the gravity of our situation because of the foolishness of our youth.
Don’t beat people with legalism when all they need is understanding. Give it some consideration.
Gary