Matt. 17, 18

Jesus told His disciples to be very careful how they treat children … that their guardian angels always have eye to eye access to the Father in Heaven because of His great care and concern over them. Jesus warned them to never offend the children. They would be better off tied to a heavy millstone and drowned in the sea rather than offend them – cause them to trip and fall into sin.

There is a painful penalty for souls who violate children and get them on the wrong track for life, whether they be parents of exploiters. All the more that we endeavor to love, nurture and train children in God’s ways. Conversely, there should be a notable reward for those who train children in righteousness.