“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments.” Ps. 111:10.
5. What is said of the poor but wise child?
“Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.” Eccl. 4:13.
6. How did Christ show His tender regard for children?
“Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto Me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 19:14.
7. How did He show that He loved them?
“And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:16.
8. With what promise do the Old Testament Scriptures close?
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” Mal. 4:5, 6.
Note.—From this we learn that while disobedience to parents and the breaking up of home ties will characterize the last days (2 Tim. 3:1-3; Matt. 24:37-39; Gen. 6:1, 2), God's message for the last days will strengthen the cords of love and affection, and bind the hearts of parents and children together.