Your Legacy

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.” Proverbs 13:22

Max Jukes lived in New York. He did not believe in Christ or Christian training. He refused to take his children to church even when they asked to go.

He has had 1,026 decedents; 300 were sent to prison for an average term of 13 years; 190 were public prostitutes; 680 were admitted alcoholics. His family thus far has cost the state in excess of $420,000. They have made no contribution to society that is of any benefit.

Jonathan Edwards lived in same state at the same time as Jukes. He loved the Lord and saw that his children were in church every Sunday, and he served the Lord to the best of his ability.

He had 929 descendants; of these 430 were ministers; 86 became university presidents; 75 authored good books; 5 were elected to the United States Congress and 2 to the Senate. One was vice-president of this nation. His family never cost the state one cent, but has contributed immeasurable to the life of plenty in this land today.

How is your influence and what legacy will you leave with your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren?