A Word to Parents by H. K.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 1, 1867

A Word to Parents.

By H. K.

I wish to say a word in regard to the Sabbath School. Is it right for the children to come to the Sabbath School, Sabbath after Sabbath, with no lesson? Yet many of them do so. Sometimes their excuse is, “I forgot where the lesson was.” And sometimes it is, “I go to school now, and mother don’t want me to study so hard.” If their studies are too hard, why is the Word of God the one to be laid aside? Brethren and sisters, do we not feel that it is important for us to have a knowledge of the Word of God? If it is important for us, is it not for the children also? Do you want to get into the kingdom yourselves, and see your children left out, because you neglected to instruct them in the way of salvation?

Let us have a reform in this matter. If you want to “let your light shine,” let it shine at home—among the children. Let them see that you do consider the Word of God of some consequence; and when they come to the Sabbath School, let them come with well-learned lessons, instead of well-learned excuses.

H. K.

South Norridgewock, Me.