Matthew 19:1-15

1. With respect to marriage, our Lord teaches, that the union of husband and wife ought never to be broken off, except for the greatest of all causes, namely, actual unfaithfulness.
2. With respect to little children, we find our Lord instructing us in these verses, both by word and deed, both by precept and example.
3. Finally, let us draw from these verses encouragement to attempt great things in the religious instruction of children.

"It is difficult to overrate the importance of these two subjects. The well-being of nations, and the happiness of society, are closely connected with right views upon them. Nations are nothing but a collection of families. The good order of families depends entirely on keeping up the highest standard of respect for the marriage tie, and on the right training of children."