What does EGW write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Dealing with Children during the Meeting"
Answer
Dealing with children in the meeting requires parents to provide a loving yet consistent upbringing that fosters reverence for the presence of God. Children should already learn obedience at home so that they behave quietly in the house of God and do not disturb the service by playing or running. If children are restless and cannot be restrained, they should be promptly led out of the meeting so as not to distract the other attendees.
Obedience and Reverence in the House of God
Your child should be taught to obey, just as the children of God obey Him. If this standard is maintained, a word from you will carry weight when your child is restless in the house of God. However, if the children cannot be restrained... the child should be removed from the church immediately; it should not be allowed to distract the thoughts of the listeners by talking or wandering.
Preparation in the Home
Parents, you must be the sufferers in this matter, and it may lead you to recognize and fulfill your neglected duty. When you bring your children into the house of God, they should be made to understand that they are there where God meets with His people. ... Discipline your children at home, and then you can govern them in the house of God.
Reverence before the Presence of God
Parents should not only teach but command their children to enter the sanctuary with seriousness and reverence. ... The place consecrated to God should not be a space where secular affairs are conducted. ... The upbringing and training of youth should be of a character that elevates holy things and promotes pure devotion to God in His house.
Avoid Disrupting Worship
Parents should curb the will of their children with patience, firmness, and determination; and when they bring them into the house of God, they must make clear that this is not a place where they can do as they please... The worshippers in the house of God are disturbed by disobedient children.
Convey the Significance of the Holy Place
Another precious grace that should be carefully cultivated is reverence. True reverence before God is inspired by an awareness of His infinite greatness and a recognition of His presence. ... The hour and place of prayer and the public worship services should teach the child to regard them as holy because God is there.
- Reverence in the House of God
- Child Rearing Obedience Adventists
- Behavior in Worship
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