Wednesday, January 2 They got baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.​—Acts 19:5.

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, January 2

They got baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.—Acts 19:5.

 

No one should feel pressured by a parent, a Bible teacher, or anyone else in the congregation to get baptized. That is not Jehovah’s way. (1 John 4:8) Rather, as we teach such ones, we ought to emphasize the importance of building a personal relationship with God. It is the student’s heartfelt appreciation for the truth and his desire to shoulder the yoke of Christian discipleship that will move him to get baptized. (2 Cor. 5:14, 15) There is no set age at which one should get baptized. Each student grows and matures at a different rate. The day of one’s baptism is a time for genuine rejoicing. It is also a time for sober reflection. Living up to one’s dedication involves hard work. That is why Jesus compared Christian discipleship to a yoke. Jesus’ disciples must “live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.”—2 Cor. 5:15; Matt. 16:24. w18.03 6-7 ¶14-17

[Andross]

I know of a lot of other Christian religions that try to get people baptized as soon as possible with the excuse "once saved, always saved." We are not like that. We know that baptizism is part of the journey of being a true Christian, not its final goal.

[Spechellekaye]

May we offer support and encouragement to those that have not made the decision to dedicate their lives with hope that the truth will touch their heart and they will soon get baptized. 

[Tbs77]

Us parents, may we not regret, that is, feel sad regarding the "strong encouragement" we gave our child(ren) to follow the Christ when they were young(er) even though they may not be doing so now.

Agape!



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