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Peter’s Counsel to Parents
our children are to be brought into right relation to God, that they may
have an entrance through the gates into the City of God and have right
to all the advantages that heaven can give.
Husbands and wives united in forming children’s character
We have but little time now. Let us prepare earnestly for the solemn
scenes of the future. The Lord would have us work under the direction
of His word. It does not show any true love to let your children do
as they please, and to think that in doing so they are doing just right.
Husband and wife should be united in the work of seeking to form in
their children correct habits of speech and conduct. If they will draw
constantly in Christ’s lines, the will of Christ will be rule in their lives,
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and they will see of the salvation of God in their homes. Let them
invite the Spirit of God to act His part in training the children in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord. With this power to help in every
time of need, they will obtain the victory.
Has not God given you every evidence of His love? Did He not
allow Jesus to come to this world as our pattern? Men could not endure
the perfection of Christ’s character, and they took and crucified Him.
There is a crucifixion that must go on in our lives, a constant dying to
self and sin. We must walk circumspectly, that our lives may preach
the gospel of Christ to those with whom we associate. If we will speak
and walk circumspectly, the light of Christ will be revealed in our lives.
I desired at the beginning of my talk to speak these words to you.
I leave them with you to think about. Let us be faithful to the duties
of the home life. Let your children understand that obedience must
reign there. Teach them to distinguish between that which is sensible
and that which is foolish in the matter of dress, and furnish them with
clothes that are neat and simple. As a people who are preparing for
the soon return of Christ we should give to the world an example of
modest dress in contrast with the prevailing fashion of the day. Talk
these things over, and plan wisely what you will do, then carry out your
plans in your families. Determine to be guided by higher principles
than the notions and desires of your children.