Child Guidance
Giselle Darius
April 30, 2014
Human Development
Adventist Home Summary “Preparation is Needed”
In this chapter Ellen G. White discusses the preparation needed to raise a child. The chapter begins with the important key that a child’s first teacher is the mother. “During the period of greatest susceptibility and most rapid development his education is to a great degree in her hands. To her first is given opportunity to mold the character for good or for evil,” says Mrs. White. She says that the mother, along with every other teacher, should be qualified to use it to the best account. Just the introduction of this chapter sparks self-evaluation and reflection. The mother alone holds a great responsibility. It is even considered a sin to assume the responsibilities of parenthood without such preparation.
Because God alone is our sufficiency, it is important to seek Him and His counsel raising children. Parents may only succeed nobly by prayer, study of the Bible, and earnest zeal on their part. It is our duty to understand God’s requirements. “How can you educate your children in the things of God unless you first know yourselves what is right and what is wrong, unless you realize that obedience means eternal life and disobedience eternal death?” In order to properly fulfill the responsibilities of a parent, you have to rake the Word of God as the rule of your life. God’s given us rules not to restrict us, but to guide us in the direction of life and happiness. It’s His love for us that led Him to offer His Son. Let us love like He does.
April 30, 2014
Human Development
Adventist Home Summary “Preparation is Needed”
In this chapter Ellen G. White discusses the preparation needed to raise a child. The chapter begins with the important key that a child’s first teacher is the mother. “During the period of greatest susceptibility and most rapid development his education is to a great degree in her hands. To her first is given opportunity to mold the character for good or for evil,” says Mrs. White. She says that the mother, along with every other teacher, should be qualified to use it to the best account. Just the introduction of this chapter sparks self-evaluation and reflection. The mother alone holds a great responsibility. It is even considered a sin to assume the responsibilities of parenthood without such preparation.
Because God alone is our sufficiency, it is important to seek Him and His counsel raising children. Parents may only succeed nobly by prayer, study of the Bible, and earnest zeal on their part. It is our duty to understand God’s requirements. “How can you educate your children in the things of God unless you first know yourselves what is right and what is wrong, unless you realize that obedience means eternal life and disobedience eternal death?” In order to properly fulfill the responsibilities of a parent, you have to rake the Word of God as the rule of your life. God’s given us rules not to restrict us, but to guide us in the direction of life and happiness. It’s His love for us that led Him to offer His Son. Let us love like He does.