What’s most important during an infant’s formative years is that they learn the love of a parent. That is the things that gives them the ability, the confidence, the knowledge and the security to move forward in their lives. It’s gives them the ability to receive correction and strive for higher standards. They learn to trust the love of the parent. It’s the same with newly converted Christians. We need to give them time and emphasize the importance of learning the heart of the Father. Instead of conforming them to some external standard of behavior, we need to introduce them to the Word and the presence of God. After all, before a person learns to act or talk like Jesus, they must learn to know Him and love Him. It’s all about the love of the Father.
