The best Quaker rule for caring for children
“There is no better rule to act by in this important task, than perfect submission to the Spirit of Truth, who is promised to lead us into all truth. If we mind this, we shall not indulge our children in anything which the Spirit testifies against in ourselves. And we shall be far from pleading that because they are young, some greater liberties may be allowed them in this or that thing. Rather, we shall feel that as they are a part of ourselves, the same divine law should be a rule for both them and us.“
— John Griffith, 1764
Quaker writer
Today’s Invitation
Submit to the Spirit of Truth, for yourself and children in your care.
This Week’s Query
What was your experience of spirituality as a child?
How would you explain the Divine to a child?
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