Arms Quote by Maltbie Davenport Babcock
“Dare we let children grow up with no vital contact with the Saviour, never intentionally and consciously put into His arms? Not to bring them to Him, not to teach them to walk toward Him, as soon as they can walk toward anyone, is wronging a child beyond words. The terrible indictment uttered by the Lord, "Them that were entering in ye hindered," and the millstone warning for offending little ones, are close akin to the deserts of those who ruin a man's whole day of life by wronging his morning hours. Not to help a child to know the saving power of Christ is to hold back a man from salvation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Prayer, 1915
Neglecting spiritual guidance for children denies them essential salvation and moral foundation.
In simple terms: Leaving children without faith harms their future.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize teaching children about Christ early.
Themes
faith
parenting
spiritual guidance
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- family worship
- Sunday school
- home devotions
- mentor relationships
Key Concepts
salvation
moral development
eternal consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents gently introduce faith?
- What are respectful ways to share belief?
A Different Perspective
Children may resist if forced; cultural differences may affect reception.
![“Cannot we let [children] be themselves, and enjoy life in their own way? You are trying to make another you. One's enough.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fac/ralph-waldo-emerson-6_child_cannot-we-let-children-be-themselves-and_572258.jpg)
