by Huruma Kalaita | 5 October 2025 08:46 pm10
The wisdom of this world says, “Bend the fish while it is still fresh”, meaning that once the fish dries, it cannot be bent without breaking. Similarly, children must be nurtured carefully while they are young. The Word of God affirms this principle:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Conversely, a child who is not raised in the proper way may persist in a destructive path even into adulthood. God is very active in safeguarding the destiny of children, while Satan works relentlessly to destroy their future from a young age. Therefore, extra spiritual effort is required in shaping a child’s life during their formative years rather than waiting until adulthood.
Today’s world is unlike the past. The evils children face are greater than ever. I will illustrate with a personal experience that reflects the reality of children’s exposure to harmful influences:
When my sibling and I were children, around ages 4–7, we were exposed to television. At that time, Michael Jackson videos and other worldly music were popular. Adults treated them as harmless entertainment, but we, as children, were deeply affected. Many videos contained frightening and unnatural images—transformations, graveyards, and other dark visuals. Though adults saw these as normal, they affected our spiritual perception. Over time, what we saw on TV began manifesting in reality: small apparitions would appear in our kitchen, mimicking what we had seen, but only we could see them.
These were not dreams or imagination; we both witnessed them. Eventually, after our parent committed their life to the Lord, these manifestations ceased. Likewise, a younger sibling recounted seeing a snake-skinned figure speaking to him at night—an experience our parents could not explain at the time.
Children today face even greater challenges: smartphones with internet access, violent games, and media with demonic themes such as House of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Diablo, and others. These games do not just entertain—they introduce spiritual influences from the demonic realm. The images, spirits, and powers depicted in these games can interact with children, slowly influencing their behavior.
Children exposed to such media may begin exhibiting abnormal behavior: speaking unintelligible words, showing inappropriate sexual behavior, or displaying adult-like cruelty. These manifestations are often a direct spiritual consequence of what they consume in media. Parents who fail to intervene leave their children vulnerable to demonic influence.
Some modern parents hesitate to discipline their children, fearing emotional harm or believing that corporal correction is outdated. The Bible strongly counters this misconception:
“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.” – Proverbs 22:15
“Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.” – Proverbs 23:13
“You shall strike him with the rod, and you will save his soul from Sheol.” – Proverbs 23:14
Discipline is an act of love and spiritual protection. Parents who neglect this responsibility may later see the tragic consequences, with children falling into sin or spiritual darkness.
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11
“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.” – Proverbs 29:17
To protect children in this generation:
By actively guiding children in faith, you safeguard their souls from demonic influence and prepare them to live righteous, victorious lives in Christ.
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The wisdom of this world says, “Bend the fish while it is still fresh”, meaning that once the fish dries, it cannot be bent without breaking. Similarly, children must be nurtured carefully while they are young. The Word of God affirms this principle:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Conversely, a child who is not raised in the proper way may persist in a destructive path even into adulthood. God is very active in safeguarding the destiny of children, while Satan works relentlessly to destroy their future from a young age. Therefore, extra spiritual effort is required in shaping a child’s life during their formative years rather than waiting until adulthood.
Today’s world is unlike the past. The evils children face are greater than ever. I will illustrate with a personal experience that reflects the reality of children’s exposure to harmful influences:
When my sibling and I were children, around ages 4–7, we were exposed to television. At that time, Michael Jackson videos and other worldly music were popular. Adults treated them as harmless entertainment, but we, as children, were deeply affected. Many videos contained frightening and unnatural images—transformations, graveyards, and other dark visuals. Though adults saw these as normal, they affected our spiritual perception. Over time, what we saw on TV began manifesting in reality: small apparitions would appear in our kitchen, mimicking what we had seen, but only we could see them.
These were not dreams or imagination; we both witnessed them. Eventually, after our parent committed their life to the Lord, these manifestations ceased. Likewise, a younger sibling recounted seeing a snake-skinned figure speaking to him at night—an experience our parents could not explain at the time.
Children today face even greater challenges: smartphones with internet access, violent games, and media with demonic themes such as House of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Diablo, and others. These games do not just entertain—they introduce spiritual influences from the demonic realm. The images, spirits, and powers depicted in these games can interact with children, slowly influencing their behavior.
Children exposed to such media may begin exhibiting abnormal behavior: speaking unintelligible words, showing inappropriate sexual behavior, or displaying adult-like cruelty. These manifestations are often a direct spiritual consequence of what they consume in media. Parents who fail to intervene leave their children vulnerable to demonic influence.
Some modern parents hesitate to discipline their children, fearing emotional harm or believing that corporal correction is outdated. The Bible strongly counters this misconception:
“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.” – Proverbs 22:15
“Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.” – Proverbs 23:13
“You shall strike him with the rod, and you will save his soul from Sheol.” – Proverbs 23:14
Discipline is an act of love and spiritual protection. Parents who neglect this responsibility may later see the tragic consequences, with children falling into sin or spiritual darkness.
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11
“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.” – Proverbs 29:17
To protect children in this generation:
By actively guiding children in faith, you safeguard their souls from demonic influence and prepare them to live righteous, victorious lives
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