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Psalms 127:3-5

Psalm 127:3–5 NKJV

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

Genesis 1:27 NKJV

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Genesis 2:24 NKJV

Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Romans 12:2 NKJV

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

By beholding we become changed into His image. By beholding Christ Jesus. “Through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” – EGW Letters and Manuscripts, Vol 22

In order for children and youth to have health, cheerfulness, vivacity, and well-developed muscles and brains, they should be much in the open air and have well-regulated employment and amusement. Children should have occupation for their time. - EGW, Child Guidance 339

Proverbs 16:9 NKJV

A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 CSB

Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.