Don't ever oppress the little children, or you will answer to God., Testimony of Rev Elwood Scott:
As I glanced over the countless multitude of little ones, I
was most forcibly reminded of the words of our Lord: "Suffer the children to
come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
(Mark 10:14) I thought again that no longer was the warning needed that
"Whosoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were
better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck and that he were
drowned in the depths of the sea." (Mark 9:42)
"No," I thought, thank God, no more experiences of being cuffed about as many
had been on earth. No more little heartaches and sobs. No more being
falsely accused and blamed by irritated older ones!"
I thought as I looked over this wonderful gathering that
every child had a history of its own. I thought of little Mary and her sad
story of whom we used to sing on earth. A mother who was preparing some
flour for baking into cakes left it for a few minutes when little Mary, with
childish curiosity to see what it was, took hold of the dish which fell to the
floor spilling the contents. The mother struck the child a severe blow,
saying, with anger, that she was always in the way. A fortnight afterward
little Mary’s sickness had increased to her death. On her death bed while
delirious she asked her mother if there would be any room for her among the
angels. "I was always in your way, mother, you had no room for me at times
in your heart. And shall I be in the angels’ way?" The broken-hearted
mother then felt no sacrifice too great, could she have saved the child.
Go to Chap 17, The Children's Great Cathedral for more.
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