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Aug 22 2018

Dedicating Children

Children Are a Heritage
The Bible says that children are a heritage and a reward from the Lord (Psalm 127:3).  God has given Christian parents the tremendous responsibility of raising their children in the ways of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).  He entrusts parents with the responsibility of establishing a foundation built upon Jesus Christ early in the lives of their children.

Why Children Should Be Dedicated
In view of this responsibility, baby dedications are actually family dedications.  The entire family needs to be lifted up in prayer so that family members will be empowered to keep their responsibilities.

The Bible gives us an example of dedicating a child to the Lord through the account of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:11, 26–28.  Unable to have children, Hannah wept before the Lord because of her condition.  As she was weeping, she made a vow to God and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a man child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life . . . ” (1 Samuel 1:11).

God honored Hannah’s request and gave her a son, Samuel.  Hannah kept her vow and dedicated (which means “to set apart”) Samuel to the Lord.

Requirements for Dedication
To dedicate a child to the Lord is to make a vow to completely submit your child to the will of God and raise that child in the ways of the Lord.

Parents who have not placed their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will be unable to submit their children to God’s will and His ways, because they themselves do not know the ways of the Lord.  As a result, we must decline any requests to involve an unbelieving parent in the dedication of a child.  We view this as an act of protection rather than rejection, as we cannot encourage someone to make a vow to God that we know he or she cannot keep.

The Bible says, “It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vow” (Proverbs 20:25 NIV).  The Bible records instances where God dealt severely with those who broke their vows to Him (for example, read Acts 5:1–11).

A believing parent may dedicate a child independently of an unbelieving spouse.  Single parents who dedicate their children may not have boyfriends or girlfriends present with them on the platform.

Responsibilities of a Christian Parent
Christian parents are to do all they can to “set apart” their child to God until that child can make his or her own choice regarding a relationship with Jesus Christ.  By dedicating a child to the Lord, parents make a vow to raise their child in God’s ways and not their own.  They commit themselves to this promise and must do all they can to keep it.

The responsibilities God has entrusted to Christian parents include continuously praying for their children (Job 1:5), instructing them in the way of the Lord (Proverbs 22:6), setting a godly example (Proverbs 20:7), and disciplining them as the Lord would discipline us (Proverbs 29:15,17; 13:24).  These responsibilities can only be fulfilled in Christ’s strength (Philippians 4:13).

As a parent, your devotion to God—or lack of it—will make a resounding impression on the next generation.  May your legacy be a godly legacy.

If you are interested in having your child dedicated in an upcoming service, please contact The Alpine Chapel at your earliest convenience.

email: pastor@thealpinechapel.com

phone: 970-728-3504

Written by Michael Craft · Categorized: Doctrine

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