Baptism at birth is analogous to the vaccine of babies for smallpox in the field of medicine but for a more noble and eternal cause.

This practice of our forefathers was the result of their deep-rooted faith in God and His Church, which manifested itself not only in the building of our magnificent churches overtopping the skyline of our villages but also in the taking to heart the messages of those two parables of the treasure and pearl of great price (Matt.13; 44-45).

One can admire their zeal and profound conviction that these new souls should not be abandoned to the nether world but enjoy the fullness of joys in God’s presence, the delights at his right hand forever as the psalmist writes though to a lesser degree. It is to be noted that in those days, many babies used to die.

If we leave the choice of time for baptism to self or family decisions, in this day and age when people are living in the depths of unbelief or in deep bondage to mortal sin, or when spirituality in any form, has been abandoned, we will achieve catastrophic results. 

The Church of England, for example, is experiencing this lethargy. Only three per cent of families baptise their babies.

As for me, I would rather play safe and opt for this divine vaccine.

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