Not long ago I spent a few weeks in a home where family worship is never omitted, and in which every child takes part. The Sabbath-school lesson is the basis of Bible study. The father takes the lead, and the answers are read or given in the words of scripture. One of the children being too young to read, an older one reads the verse, and he repeats it after her. Comments are made and practical points are emphasized. Those of tender years are often called on to lead in prayer and all join in repeating the 'Our Father.'
At the table it is quite customary for one of the children to return thanks. All who are more than eight years are church members, and are good children. There is very little disposition to tease each other, and disobedience is rare indeed.
The church to which this family belong is a rapidly growing one, and there can be no doubt that its growth is largely attributable to the conduct of its young people and children. We are told that a well-regulated family has very much to do with helping their neighbors to be converted. All can help by good examples. In 1 Tim. 4:12 the apostle asks the young to be an example of the believers. Therefore by good conduct and right life even children may be helpful in teaching others of Jesus.