The Bible message is the same now as it was centuries ago. And the basic human problem is the same. Teaching your children the truths of the Bible while they are young is one of the most important duties of parents for God alone can direct them safely through life.
The Bible emphasizes control of the tongue as a matter of great importance. For such a small thing it has an amazing amount of power. Who has not heard things said that ripped their heart open or been encouraged by a compliment?
To be a godly father may appear to be a daunting task. But the Bible way is really quite simple: teach your children about God, discipline them as needed, thank God for them, and don't anger them--and then do it God's way, over and over and over again.
A congregation sits hushed as a child barely six years old gives a testimony before his baptism and union with the church. Several times he loses his train of thought, and the pastor must prompt him. At last he finishes and is baptized on his testimony... What do you think of this picture?
