Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Saturday, June 26, 2021
These words have to be in your heart, and you have to instill them in your children (Deut. 6: 6, 7).
The verb instill means to fix an idea or concept in the mind by repeating it many times. To this end, parents should regularly spend time with their children. At times, they might get frustrated that they have to repeat things over and over again. But they can see it as an opportunity to help them understand God's Word and obey it. So get to know your children well. Psalm 127 says that they are like arrows (Ps. 127: 4). Just as arrows can be of different sizes and materials, no child is the same as another.
That is why parents must determine how they will educate each of their children. A married couple in modern-day Israel who succeeded in getting their two sons to serve Jehovah recounted what helped them: "We studied the Bible with each of them separately." Sure, the head of the household will decide if it is necessary or possible to do this. w19.12 26 pars. 18-20
Who should decide if a couple will have children or not? b) What biblical principles should the couple's friends and family remember?
In some cultures, newlyweds are expected to have children as soon as possible. They may even be pressured by family and others to follow this custom. A Witness from Asia named Jethro explains: "In the congregation, some brothers who have children pressure those who do not have them to start a family." Jeffrey, another brother from Asia, recounts: "Some tell childless couples that no one will take care of them when they get older." But each couple must decide whether or not they will have children. It is your responsibility (Gal. 6: 5). Sure, the friends and relatives of the newlyweds want them to be happy, but everyone should remember that the decision on this matter
corresponds to the couple (1 Thess. 4:11).
a) What two questions should couples talk about? b) Explain when is the best time to talk about this matter.
If a couple decides they are going to have children, they need to talk about two important questions: first, when do they want to have them, and second, how many do they want. Now, what is the best time to talk about these issues? And why are they so important? In general, it is advisable for the bride and groom to talk before the wedding about whether they are going to have a family or not, as it is very important that they agree on this matter. They must also think about whether they are ready to take on such responsibility. Some newlyweds find it better to let a year or two pass before becoming parents, as this it takes a lot of time and energy. They understand that waiting will give them time to adjust to married life and strengthen their relationship (Eph. 5:33).
In view of the times we live in, what have some married couples decided to do?
Other Christians have taken the example of Noah's three sons and their wives, who had no children right away (Gen. 6:18; 9:18, 19; 10: 1; 2 Pet. 2: 5). Jesus compared our days to those of Noah, and there is no doubt that these times are "critical and hard to bear" (2 Tim. 3: 1; Matt. 24:37). With this in mind, some couples have decided not to have children for the time being in order to be able to do more in the service of God.
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