What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What does Ellen White say about the salvation of our children?"
Answer
Ellen White emphatically stresses that God has placed the responsibility for the salvation of children on the parents. They are to lead their children from early childhood onto the path of salvation, presenting the truths of the gospel simply and attractively and guiding them to a personal faith in Jesus. Consistent instruction in the Word of God is regarded as the most successful method to secure the children's salvation and protect them from temptations.
Parents are urged to view this task as their most important mission and not to think that their children are too young to make a decision for Christ. God works together with parental efforts to make the children disciples of Christ.
The Parents' Responsibility for Their Children's Salvation
»God has placed the responsibility on fathers and mothers to rescue their children from the power of the enemy. This is their work, a work they must not neglect. Parents who have a living connection with Christ will not rest until they see their children safely in the flock. They will make this their life’s task.«
The Most Successful Method to Secure Salvation
»Our children are the Lord’s property; they have been purchased at a price. This thought should be the main guiding principle of our efforts for them. The most successful method to secure their salvation and keep them away from the path of temptation is to consistently teach them the Word of God.«
The First Duty of Parents
»It is the first duty of parents to make the precious truths of salvation very clear, simple, and attractive to their children. They should always seek the best way to lead their children to trust Jesus as their personal Savior, love Him, deny themselves for His will, and do good to those around them in His name.«
Children as Precious Jewels for God’s Kingdom
»Parents, you should begin to discipline the minds of your children while they are still very young, so that they become Christians. Direct all your efforts toward their salvation. Act as if they have been entrusted to you to be prepared as precious jewels that should shine in the kingdom of God.«
The Importance of Early Religious Instruction
»Religious instruction should be given to children from their earliest years. It should not be given in a condemning spirit, but in a joyful, happy spirit. With loving interest they should be taught day by day what it means to be children of God and to submit the will to Him in obedience.«
God’s Promise for the Children
»God will work for these beloved children in conjunction with the wisely guided efforts of their parents and bring them to become students in the school of Christ. Jesus wants these children to separate themselves from the vanities of the world, abandon the pleasures of sin, and choose the path of humble obedience. If they now follow the gracious invitation, accept Jesus as their Savior, and continue to know the Lord, He will cleanse them from their sins and give them grace and strength.«
- Ellen White on child-rearing and Christian education
- The role of parents in religious education according to Ellen White
- Leading children to faith – advice from Ellen White
Original Sources (English)
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