Zechariah 8:5

Zechariah 8:5

I. Learn from the text that God thinks about boys and girls, and notices what they do.

II. Learn that God allows boys and girls to play. (1) Play suits the age of boys and girls. (2) Play helps children to grow strong and healthy. (3) Play teaches children to bear and forbear, and to put up with disappointments. (4) Play makes boys and girls learn better when it is over. (5) Play of any kind is better than idleness.

III. Remember these four bits of advice: (1) In all your play remember the eye and ear of God. (2) In all your play keep your temper. (3) Do not neglect work because of play. (4) Never forget that all true happiness comes from Christ.

Bishop Ryle, Boys and Girls Playing,p. 9.

References: Zechariah 8:5. F. W. Farrar, In the Days of Thy Youth,p. 367; J. N. Norton, Every Sunday,p. 335.