The Importance of Children

Why should the Church emphasize the importance of children in today's society?Kris Baines highlights the need for the Church to teach about the blessing of children, counteracting the selfish cultural narratives that prioritize personal pleasure and convenience over family values. In a world that often views children as burdens, the Church must affirm that children are a gift from God. This teaching challenges the prevailing mindset and encourages believers to embrace God's design for family life.Children, according to Baines, are not just a source of joy and fulfillment but also play a significant role in shaping us to be more like Christ. Parenting requires us to live selflessly, pouring our lives into our children's growth and development. This process of investing in others aligns with God's plan, steering us away from self-centered living and towards a purpose-driven life that prepares children to be strong in their faith and equipped to advance God's kingdom.Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV): "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."