Deuteronomy 6:6-9 And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart:… The first thing to be instilled into the minds of children is to fear God. This is the beginning, the middle, and the end of wisdom. Next, they ought to be induced to be kind to one another. Great care ought to be taken to guard against speaking on improper subjects in their presence, since lasting impressions are made at a very early age; on the contrary, our conversation ought to be on good and instructive topics. Imperceptibly to themselves or others, they derive great benefit from such discourse, for it is quite certain that children take the tinge either of good or evil, without the process being discovered. (Philip de Mornay.) Parallel Verses KJV: And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:WEB: These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; |
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