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256 "THIS MEANS EVERLASTING LIFE"
him before birth to the special ministry of God,
and right after weaning him she turned him over
to Israel's high priest for service . While Samuel
thus served, Jehovah made him his prophet, so
recognizing his boyhood ministry . 1 Samuel 1 :11
to 3 :21 When he chose Jeremiah to be his prophet,
God told him : "Say not, I am a child." Jeremiah
1 :4-7 Say the same thing to your offspring, when
directing it early into the ministry of our God .
1 4 Parents, in the above ways fortify your loved
young ones against the subtle, mighty tests of
faith and devotion that lie ahead as we near the
accomplished end of this system of things . Bring
them up in the discipline and authoritative advice
of Jehovah . Be yourselves a demonstration to
them, that they may take note of your faithful
ways. Show them in a practical manner the true
fear of the Supreme Authority, Jehovah God . For
doing this your rewards of comfort, joy and heavenly
approval will be great, to yourselves and to
your obedient children . Treat them as something
"holy" to God. 1 Corinthians 7 :14 Remember :
"In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence ; and
his children shall have a place of refuge . The fear
of Jehovah is a fountain of life, that one may
depart from the snares of death ." Proverbs
14 :26, 27, ASV In your flight now to the secure
refuge during Armageddon, take your children
with you by rearing them in divine favor .
14. Against what must parents fortify children? How
and why?