Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father that he was a just man—for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord—and blessed be the name of my God for it.
To bring up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord is to teach them that God will both nurture and encourage them. To nurture is to further the development of someone, to provide nourishment for growth. An admonition is a warning about behavior. So we are to nourish our children's faith in Christ and warn them when they exhibit behavior that will lead them away from faith.
“Treat your children as sons and daughters of God. Be kind. Love them. Respect them. Counsel with them. Teach them. Pray for them. Guide them and God will bless both them and you” (in Church News, 1 Nov. 1997, 2).
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