Judges 13:12-14 And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him?… Questions of great importance, which every parent ought to study. Circumstances may occur that render the responsibility of the parent peculiarly heavy. I. ALL PARENTS, OR THOSE ABOUT TO BE PARENTS, SHOULD BRING THEIR PARENTAL CARES TO GOD. 1. It will relieve anxiety. 2. The sense of moral responsibility will be deepened and confirmed. 3. Direction will be given for duty and usefulness. II. THE BEST SAFEGUARD OF THE CHILD IS THE CONSECRATION OF THE PARENT. To regard the child-blessing as a trust. To seek the benefit of others through that which is a joy and gratification to oneself. To keep oneself pure and temperate, that no taint or evil tendency may pass to one's posterity, and that in oneself, as in one's children, God may be glorified. - M. Parallel Verses KJV: And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him? |
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