Read. Scripture. Clearly.

The teacher first calls the people to listen, then commits them to speaking. What they have heard from their fathers must not be hidden from their children. The subject is the LORD's praise, strength, and wonders. Psalm 78 will recount a history that includes human rebellion as well as God's gracious works, so passing on this testimony cannot mean presenting an impressive family history. The next generation needs to know God truthfully. Christian teaching continues to honor that scriptural history while proclaiming its fulfillment in Jesus, who died for sinners and rose again. We hand on good news about God's saving work, not merely advice about behaving well or preserving familiar customs.

Prepare to tell one biblical account clearly to someone younger in faith or years. Read it first so that the details you share come from Scripture rather than a remembered embellishment. Name what it shows about God, and welcome questions you may need time to answer. This responsibility can be shared by parents and the wider church; it is not limited to people with children of their own. Faithful telling entrusts the hearer's response to God without claiming to control it.