When we teach our children to be good, to be gentle, to be…
“When we teach our children to be good, to be gentle, to be forgiving (all these are attributes of God), to be generous, to love their follow men, to regard this present age as nothing, we instill virtue in their souls, and reveal the image of God within them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Teaching children godly virtues—gentleness, forgiveness, generosity—instills divine image and soul virtue, viewing worldly life as insignificant.
In simple terms: Teach children kindness to reflect God.
Key Takeaway
Raise virtuous children.
Themes
virtue
spirituality
parenting
humility
faith
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
solemn
Type
didactic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- family life
- religious education
- community service
- childcare settings
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
education
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues are most needed today?
- How can we model humility?
A Different Perspective
Worldly distractions may undermine spiritual teaching.