What Can You Learn From Children? - "Babes as to Badness"

"Babes as to Badness"

Although born imperfect, little children are refreshingly pure in heart and mind.  For this reason, the Bible urges Christians:  "Be babes as to badness." -1 Corinthians 14:20.


Consider five-year old Monique, who excitedly told her mother:  "My new friend, Sarah, has curly hair just like mine!"  Sarah's different skin color and ethnicity were not mentioned.  Says one parent:  "Little children are color-blind.  They have no idea of race or prejudice."   In this respect, how beautifully children reflect the viewpoint of our impartial God, who loves people of all nations. -Acts 10:34, 35.

Children also possess a remarkable capacity to forgive. Says one parent:  "When young Jack and Levi fight, we tell them to apologize, and soon they are again playing happily.  They don't brood, dredge up the past, or make demands before extending forgiveness.  They just move on.  "What a fine example for adults to imitate! -Colossians 3:13.

In addition, little children readily acknowledge God's existence.  (Hebrews 11:6) Their natural candor often moves them to witness boldly to others.  (2 Kings 5:2, 3) Their simple, heartfelt prayers can touch the hardest of hearts.  And when under temptation, they can display remarkable moral strength.  What precious gifts little children are! -Psalm 127:3, 4.

Next time: Beauty Restored

The Watchtower, 2007