• Children; Young People
    Scriptures for Christian Living

    • The responsibilities of children and young people

      How does Jehovah view children who still live at home with a God-fearing parent?

      1Co 7:14

      • Relevant Bible account(s):

        • Ge 19:12, 15​—Lot’s daughters receive angelic protection that is due, at least in part, to their father’s righteousness

      Should children of God-fearing parents assume that a good standing with God is automatic?

      Pr 20:11; Eze 18:5, 10-13

      • Relevant Bible account(s):

        • Le 10:1-3, 8, 9​—The sons of High Priest Aaron are put to death, possibly for drunkenness

        • 1Sa 8:1-5​—Although Samuel is a righteous prophet, his sons are corrupt

      What is required of children who want to find favor with God?

      Pr 1:8; 27:11; Eph 6:1-3

      Why should young ones attend congregation meetings?

      De 31:12, 13; Heb 10:24, 25

      • Relevant Bible account(s):

        • Mt 15:32-38​—Jesus’ audience includes young children

      Why is it appropriate for children to worship God?

      Ps 8:2; 148:12, 13

      • Relevant Bible account(s):

        • 1Sa 17:4, 8-10, 41, 42, 45-51​—Jehovah uses young David to defend His name by defeating a vicious giant

        • 2Ki 5:1-15​—Jehovah uses a little Israelite girl to help a non-Israelite army chief learn about the true God

        • Mt 21:15, 16​—Jesus treasures the efforts of children to praise the Messiah

      How does God view the children of unbelieving parents?

      • Relevant Bible account(s):

        • Nu 16:25, 26, 32, 33​—Jehovah’s judgment on some men who rebelled against the prophet Moses and High Priest Aaron includes the men’s families

        • Nu 26:10, 11​—Though the rebel Korah was executed, his sons were spared, evidently because of their faithful course