Are you a saved father, mother or guardian? If so, it may startle you, perhaps, and make you a little incredulous, when I say that if the little ones committed to your care are not converted in youth, it is most probable that they never will be converted at all.
At a meeting more than 1300 Christians were recently asked as to the period of their conversion. 1100 indicated that they were converted under 20 years of age; 180 were converted between 20 and 30; 35 between 30 and 40; 14 between 40 and 50; 8 between 50 and 60; over 60 only 2.
On another occasion, at a great convention of Christians in this country, one of the large audiences was tested. It was found that more than 2000 were converted under 20 years of age; 105 between 20 and 25; 41 between 25 and 30; 23 between 30 and 40; 2 between 40 and 50; and over 50 years old, 2. Only 171 were over 20 years of age at conversion out of at least 2200 Christians! Mothers and fathers, think of that!
Such facts teach their solemn lessons to all parents, teachers and Christian workers. The great harvest is to be gained among the young; and with multitudes it is “be converted young or never!”
ML-09/18/1977