"To Children," The Gospel Messenger vol. 4 no. 10 (Oct. 1882)
AUTHOR: | Mitchell, William M. |
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Among the many habits and little duties that we might mention, and perhaps will at some other time, we will here remind you of one duty that we hope is very pleasant to you, and that you will not forget—and that is, the duty you owe to father and mother. They have more love, care and anxiety for you than anybody else has, and the great Creator of all things has committed you as children to their care. It is their duty to look after your good, and as far as in their power to cultivate good and useful habits. And the same holy God who has committed children to the charge of parents, has made it the duty of children to love, honor, respect and obey their parents, that it may be “well with them,” whether at home or when they go abroad in society. To be a loving, honorable and dutiful son or daughter, will give you a good name and character abroad, that is worth more than all the fine clothes or wealth that could be heaped upon you. |
