Topical Bible: Children: should Remember God

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The Bible emphasizes the importance of children remembering and acknowledging God throughout their lives. This principle is rooted in the understanding that a relationship with God should begin early and be nurtured consistently. The Scriptures provide guidance and encouragement for children to remember their Creator and His commandments.

Biblical Foundation

The call for children to remember God is explicitly stated in Ecclesiastes 12:1: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, 'I find no pleasure in them.'" This verse underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with God early in life, before the challenges and complexities of adulthood arise.

Parental Responsibility

Parents are given the responsibility to teach their children about God and His ways. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 instructs, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the continuous and intentional effort required from parents to instill the knowledge and fear of the Lord in their children.

Jesus and Children

Jesus Christ Himself demonstrated the value He placed on children and their relationship with God. In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." This statement affirms the importance of children being welcomed into the spiritual community and being taught to remember God.

Proverbs and Wisdom

The book of Proverbs offers wisdom for young people, encouraging them to remember God and His teachings. Proverbs 3:1-2 advises, "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life." This passage suggests that remembering God's commandments leads to a life of peace and longevity.

Role of the Church

The church community plays a vital role in helping children remember God. Through Sunday school, youth groups, and other church activities, children are provided with opportunities to learn about God and grow in their faith. Ephesians 6:4 instructs, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." This verse emphasizes the church's role in supporting parents and providing a nurturing environment for spiritual growth.

Conclusion

The Bible consistently teaches that children should remember God and His commandments. This remembrance is cultivated through the guidance of parents, the teachings of the church, and the wisdom found in Scripture. By remembering God, children are equipped to face life's challenges with faith and integrity.

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Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;
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The Ten Commandments of God.
... [Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy.]. ... and sitteth on the right hand of God
the Father ... to repeat word for word and which our children should be accustomed ...
/.../luther/the large catechism/the ten commandments of god.htm

Jesus and his Mother.
... the son of Mary. Parents should remember this always in dealing with their
children,"their children are more God's than theirs. ...
/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter ii jesus and his.htm

The Epistle to the Ephesians.
... and the church love the individual Christians; children are to ... Christians should
be filled with the Spirit (5:18 ... of ideas; besides, we must remember that it was ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 95 the epistle to.htm

Proving God's Faithfulness (1902-1908)
... that has come over her that she should send you ... for me to continue that work had
the children been peevish ... on a cart journey, but I do not remember that they ...
/.../how i know god answers prayer/vi proving gods faithfulness 1902-1908.htm

Fathers and Children'
... Remember that St. ... Will not they fill some of us with dread, lest the parents
now-a-days should be as much in fault as the children of whom they complain ...
/.../kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon i fathers and children.htm

A Preface
... When God had brought the children of Israel out of ... I can remember my fears and doubts,
and sad months ... like Goliah's sword, even that sword that should have been ...
/.../bunyan/grace abounding to the chief of sinners/a preface.htm

Hillis -- God the Unwearied Guide
... who should conquer; he saw that men were slaves who should be kings ... Either we are
children, buffeted about by fate and circumstances, with ... Remember God is strong ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume 10/hillis god the unwearied.htm

Psalm CXXXII.
... it in these words, "O Lord, remember David, and ... God doth it differently from thee,
although He calleth ... What if his children should keep the covenant, and their ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxxii.htm

Temporary Hardening.
... in studying this matter, we should remember for our ... The temporal and the permanent
hardening should not be ... his horrible game of robbing God's children of their ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxiv temporary hardening.htm

The Doctrine of God
... on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow." Here God's
loving-kindness is seen in healing up His sick children. Yet remember that "He ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of god.htm