Few men have covered themselves with infamy as did Jeroboam, of whom it
is said often he "made Israel to sin." And yet what a chance he had to
have led the people, over whom God had made him king, in the path of
righteousness? Instead of teaching evil, he might have led his people
into the ways of the Lord. Influence is a talent which brings with it
enormous responsibility. Perhaps to none is this more applicable than to
parents. Let those of us to whom God has given children, use our
influence to