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"Take Care of the Lambs"
Many things call for our time and attention in the work of the Kingdom of God laid before us. Not the least of the focus of our time and attention must be and remain what we can and must do for the Christian education of our children, our young people. This is brought out by the words of Christ: "Feed my lambs . . . feed my sheep" (John 21:l5ff.). This command comes from our Lord who a number of times in His earthly ministry showed His love and concern for children in a special way. Let there be no question about the fact that children and their Christian training are very dear to the Lord, and therefore children and their Christian training must also be dear to us who would serve Him aright. Jesus loves little children ("And He took them up in His arms.. and blessed them." Mark 10:16, Matt. 18:1-4). Our Savior-God is concerned about their proper training ("But bring them up in the in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" Eph. 6:4; Isaiah 40:11; John 21:25). Jesus commanded our children to be brought to Him early ("Suffer the little children to come unto Me" Mark 10:14; Matt. 28:15; 2 Tim. 3:15). Our Lord God wants them to be trained thoroughly in His Word ("And thou shalt teach them {God's words} diligently unto thy children." Deut. 3:l2, Matt. 28:20, Ps. 1:2, 111:10, 2 Tim. 3:17). Jesus earnestly warns against spiritual neglect ("Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones." Matt. 18:10, Mark 10:13-14). God promises to reward those who give children spiritual care ("Train up a child . . . and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Prov. 22:6, Matt. 10:42, Prov. 29:17, Ps. 1:1-3).
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