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Benefits of training a child in the way of the Lord

        One of the most powerful responsibilities God has given to parents is to raise their children according to His Word. In a world filled with conflicting values and influences, there is no greater gift you can give your child than the foundation of faith. The Bible offers both encouragement and instruction on this sacred duty, highlighting its lasting rewards. 1. It Establishes a Lifelong Spiritual Foundation     “ Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ” — Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)         When children are taught to love and fear the Lord from a young age, those seeds of truth remain within them—even if they stray. Early spiritual training leaves a deep imprint that the Holy Spirit can draw upon later in life, guiding the child back to righteousness. Note : A child who grows up learning how to pray and read Scripture will often return to those practices during difficult seasons, even i...