Teaching Home Religion
Those who bear the last message of mercy to the world should feel
it their duty to instruct parents in regard to home religion. The great
reformatory movement must begin in presenting to fathers and mothers
and children the principles of the law of God. As the claims of the law
are presented, and men and women are convicted of their duty to render
obedience, show them the responsibility of their decision, not only for
themselves but for their children. Show that obedience to God’s word
is our only safeguard against the evils that are sweeping the world
to destruction. Parents are giving to their children an example either
of obedience or of transgression. By their example and teaching, the
eternal destiny of their households will in most cases be decided. In
the future life the children will be what their parents have made them.
If parents could be led to trace the results of their action, and could
see how by their example and teaching they perpetuate and increase the
power of sin or the power of righteousness, a change would certainly
be made. Many would break the spell of tradition and custom.
Let ministers urge this matter upon their congregations. Press
home upon the consciences of parents the conviction of their solemn
duties, so long neglected. This will break up the spirit of pharisaism
and resistance to the truth as nothing else can. Religion in the home is
our great hope and makes the prospect bright for the conversion of the
whole family to the truth of God.
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