Billy Graham: Even children can learn much about God

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DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: How do you explain God to a 6-year-old? Our son keeps asking questions about God, but most of them are questions I’m not sure anyone could answer. — W.R.

DEAR W.R.: Yes, children do have a way of asking profound questions about God — without even realizing it.

How do you talk about God to a 6-year-old? First, talk with him simply — in other words, in ways he can understand. For example, it’s important for him to realize that God created everything — including him. But your son isn’t interested in complicated scientific theories or deep theological debates about how God did it, nor could he understand them if you told him. But he can come to realize that God is greater than we are — and because of that, we can put our lives into his hands.

Then teach him from the Bible. Your local Christian bookstore can recommend a Bible storybook that retells some of the Bible’s main stories in ways he can understand. In addition, be certain of your own commitment to Christ, and ask him to help you be an example of his love and truth to your son.

Posted on Fri, Nov. 13, 2009 10:15 PM

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