Being involved in children's ministry here in the US over the last 7 months or more, I can certainly see how Satan is working to harm the American child. Almost every time I try to share with a group of American children (whatever the setting), it is very difficult to get their focus or attention. It starts in the school and in the home; children (generally speaking) are greatly lacking discipline and respect for their elders. In India, often thought of as a "heathen" nation to those here in the west (largely because of poverty and idolatry), the children are still expected to be respectful and listen to their elders. In our meetings, I am not aware of any physical discipline being used, yet in general they listen. In larger groups of children, there is less control over the children, but in smaller groups like this, there is a much better chance to actually be able to teach them something of value for their lives. This is Bro. Raju having morning devotions with the boys when they took a trip to Vizag.
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