When parents dedicate a child to God, they pledge to ____ the child before God.

• A. rear the child before God
• B. offer a monetary gift
• C. conform to church policy
• D. enroll the child in church school

Answer: (A)

The main idea is a parent’s solemn vow to guide a child in faith and spiritual growth, recognizing their responsibility before God. When a child is dedicated, the pledge centers on rearing the child in a godly home—teaching, modeling, and training them in the ways of the Lord so they may grow up to know and serve Him. This is why “rear the child before God” is the best fit: it expresses the commitment to nurture, instruct, and shepherd the child’s spiritual development, not merely provide money, follow church rules, or enroll in a school. The dedication emphasizes the parents’ active role in shaping the child’s faith life, aligning with passages that call families to bring up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.