Counsel #7 — Working For Children

Picture: Counsel #7 — Working For ChildrenCI 40.1

Jesus noticed and interacted with children!CI 40.2

Following His example, you could volunteer at an orphanage or women’s shelter, tutor teens in English or math, or organize sports activities for at-risk youth. You could help at Vacation Bible School, youth camps, Pathfinders, or children’s Sabbath Schools. You and your friends could even organize a group of neighborhood kids to do uplifting activities together.CI 40.3

“Do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10 NKJVCI 40.4

“Christ watched children at their play, and often expressed His approval when they gained an innocent victory over something they were determined to do. Jesus sang to children in sweet and blessed words. They knew that He loved them. He never frowned on them. He shared childish joys and sorrows.CI 40.5

“Often he would gather flowers, and after pointing out their beauties to the children, would leave them with them as a gift. He had made the flowers, and He delighted to point out their beauties.” Ellen White in Lift Him Up, p. 90CI 40.6

Reflect: How could you connect with the children at church and in your neighborhood?^{[36]https://children.adventist.org/}CI 40.7