Holiness is also for children

Unconsciously, some Christian Parents have bought into the idea of the fun-loving world that children should be preoccupied with fun, games and activities than with religion and relationship with God. According to them, teaching children about God and his holiness is simply too grand because their little minds cannot fully grasp it. Some others feel that once children make a profession of faith in Christ, then that’s enough, assuming that the teaching of holiness is only appropriate for children of advanced ages. Sadly, the consequence of these kinds of dispositions is that such children will not grow steadfastly in their faith in God as they ought to.

The teaching of the subject of holiness and holy living is necessary for the children of all ages and it is the responsibility of both Parents and the church to intentionally teach children about salvation and instruct them on how to live holy lives with the ultimate goal of bringing them into a growing relationship with God.

Leading a child to making a decision for Christ is not enough. It should be followed up with constituent instruction in righteousness. It is important that children are taught how to live a holy life in this pervert world because it is God’s desire and demand that every one of His people including children should live holy lives. It is a divine prerequisite for anyone who desires to spend eternity with God.
(Heb. 12:14).