Evening journal., 1911-07-15
DIVINE JUSTICE AND MERCY
VI Chronicles -90-July 10
"Ceasc to do evil; learn 10 do WelI.'
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VI Chronicles 33-1-90-JuIy 10
"Ceasc to do evil; learn 10 do we'll"
-isa- 1; 16, II.
Nanasseh, the central figure Of this
study. was the son OF the good King
Hozekiah. Manasseh succeeded TO
the throne of Judah in his twelfth
year-the bad son of a good father.
This matter of good fathers and evil
sons. and evil fathers and good sons
was probably due. frequently. 10 the
good or cVp character of the mothers,
as we'll as % the fact that the king,
& occupied with the affairs Of state.
could not give proper attention to the
cultivation Of his own children.
Doubtless. there are exceptions to
every rule, but il is impossible to
avoid "a certain amount of reflection
against the parents in respect TO
every scape-grace child.
How Few Recognize the SacrednesS
of Parental Responsibilities.
Parentage is undoubtedly the high
est and most important function Of
human life. Yet how few realize the
sacredness OF parental responsible
tiesl The Prophet inquiries, who
can bring a clean thing out OF an UNI
clean2n While admitting the infer
cnce that none of our race can possi-
bly, he perfect. we must admit also
that i'm the parents reside great pos
sibiltics respecting the good or evil
Of their children. This responsibility
should be felt I'm mating before mar
ri5Ec We arc not urging that mar
rage should be put upon the same
plane as stock breeding. and the finer
sentiments disregarded. but we do
claim that tho spirit of "A sound mind
should be sought in connection with
the most important contract of life,
affecting not only the destiny and
happiness Of the pair, but also Of
their offspring.
The breeder Of the fine horses. DOGS
cattle, etc. will explain how careful
he is with the mother during the
period of breeding-her health. her
surroundings. all are considered, be-
cause all have to do with her of.
spring, yet these same breeders OF
cattle. horses. poultry, etc. seem L
give little consideration 10 the condi.
ton of the wife. the mother Of their
own children. during tho period 81
CESSATION. How strange that horse
NnIAlrA ANoAtHNn mat 'AAN NANANAht
mare will be benefited by pictures o
running horses and by seeing horses
racing, and that as a consequence hel
foal will be more speedy and more
valuable. yet fails to apply this prin
ciple TO his wife!
Is IL any wonder that children ar,
born nervous and. peevish when W.
know that the mother in bearing then
was fretted and annoyed IN a thous
and ways? Is It any wonder tina
children arc born to a heritage O
passion, anger and lust when We
think of the experiences Of thei
mothers which are thus impresseI
upon theme Surely all parents o
reasonable Judgment, understanding
these matters, would lay proper foun
dauons for character in their childrel
foundations upon which. subsc
Quently. they would patiently. care
fully and lovingly develop their chill
dren along the lines OF the highes
standards Of righteousness and tn
beauty Of holiness and loyalty to ia
Creator But while this should b
the endeavor of all, when could "
hope ever TO bring the world into
condition to desire and strive 70
such results? Never Hope for tn
world would die we're It not base
upon the sure Word Of the Lore
which promises mankind help frol
on High in the great Kingdom Of Mes
siah.
The Valley Of Hinn0m.
King Manasseh reintroduced idol
try built affairs for the worship
Baal in the courts of the temple. us,
entertainments and communicated wi
evil spirits. The punishment for idol
try was not eternal torment, be
noted; that erroneous view came 70
during the Dark Ages" We are &c
ting back to a better understanding
God and His Word.
N connection With the kings idol