Children Obey Your Parents
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Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.
Who are the individuals present in this story?
What a difference it makes to a child when the parents are consciously leading their children to Christ!
Legacy of 2 Families
Legacy of 2 Families
A good example of the positive results achieved by parents who make this effort is told by a researcher named Carl Brecheen
Max Dukes:
Did not believe in God, refused to provide his children any religious training
He had 1,020 recorded descendants, and of these:
300 had prison terms
120 were prostitutes
600 were alcoholics
Johnathan Edwards:
Believed in God, taught his children to love the Lord, encouraged them to attend and serve the church.
430 were ministers
86 were university professors
13 were university presidents
75 authored good books
5 were elected to Congress
2 were elected to Senate
1 became Vice President of the United States
A Child’s Responsibility
A Child’s Responsibility
"When does a child resemble an adult enough psychologically and emotionally in order to make a decision about obeying the gospel?"
and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
I believe that a child is subject to the gospel when he is old enough to respond to the gospel.
I do not mean the ability to respond like an adult,
but respond to the degree that a child can respond,
and children can respond to God!
Not story of Samuel and Eli
And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy.
Samuel was a boy of 8-10 years of age
(the word boy in this verse refers to a child under 12 years) when he responded to the call of the Lord.
Jesus and his Parents at the Feast of the Passover
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
DO NOT HINDER THE CHILDREN
but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Let’s examine 3 scriptures
Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
What is the come thread in these scriptures
All of these passages are speaking directly to children, not to parents.
In these passages, the assumption is made that children can understand and are responsible for obeying.
Now, not every child develops at the same pace or understands at the same time.
However, children are subject to the gospel and should respond to it when the following circumstances are present:
1. They can acknowledge that they believe as true what they have been taught about Jesus.
1. They can acknowledge that they believe as true what they have been taught about Jesus.
2. A child is responsible for the gospel when he is able to make decisions based on an understanding of right and wrong.
2. A child is responsible for the gospel when he is able to make decisions based on an understanding of right and wrong.
3. A child is responsible when he can grasp the idea of "lostness" and understand the relationship between forgiveness and salvation, they are ready.
3. A child is responsible when he can grasp the idea of "lostness" and understand the relationship between forgiveness and salvation, they are ready.
Parents Responsibility
Parents Responsibility
Teach Them
Teach Them
and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Kid’s are easily reached - as adults are busy
Kid’s are easily taught - adults have a lot on their mind
Kid’s are easily convinced - adults doubt are full of sin and resist
The problem is never the eagerness or willingness of the kids, it is the parents who fail to bring them to be taught, or neglect to teach them themselves.
We have to Aim Them
We have to Aim Them
Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Raising Christian children is like shooting an arrow at a target:
Parents are the bow
Children are the arrow
Jesus is the target
Summary
but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”