by Caroline Newheiser
This article is the first in a series focused on counseling the young members of our community. It addresses the importance of speaking the Word of God to the children among us. Biblical counselors should be equipped to help children who need counseling.
Children are part of God’s Kingdom
Children can be led to Christ at a young age. The synoptic gospels record the incident of Jesus rebuking the disciples who hindered the access of children into His presence (Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17). Because children reflect the image of God, we know they have a soul and thus an eternal destiny. Romans 3:23-24 states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. There is no age distinction specified. Children need to be reconciled to the Lord through the hope of the gospel (1 Peter 1:3). They battle their sin nature (as adults do) and can struggle with an understanding of on-going sanctification. Some of these children will become communing members of your church and will need discipleship.
The Bible is written to children
The Bible addresses children in the Psalms and Proverbs. In fact, the book of Proverbs contains instructions
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