Luke 2:22-24 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem… Mary is the happiest mother, because she carried in her arms the best Child. Where is there a father or mother who would not desire to have good children? The attainment of this wish is often frustrated by parents themselves. Yet they would find urgent motives to realize it, if they would consider the happy results of giving a wise and religious education to their children. I. CONSEQUENCES TO THE PARENTS. Children well educated are — 1. An honour to their parents. Their good name reflects on those who brought them up. 2. Their joy, consolation, and help, in every condition of life. 3. Their eternal crown. II. CONSEQUENCES TO THE CHILDREN. Parents wish nothing more than to see their children happy. Now it is on good education that — 1. Their temporal happiness depends. 2. Their eternal weal. You have planted for heaven, and in heaven, therefore, you will reap your reward. No dowry equals this. III. CONSEQUENCES TO FESTIVITY. 1. In regard to the family (Psalm 3:2, 8). 2. In regard to civil society. Good and bad morals are rapidly spread and are kept up for a long time. (Tirinus) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; |
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