In this devotion, we consider how children and young people are often despised, *and* how that should not discourage them from learning and retaining God’s word. Scripture references for examples cited in this devotion: 1 Samuel 16; Mark 10:13–16; Luke 18:15–17; 1 Timothy 4:12.Music Credit: Johann Sebastian Bach, Trio from Brandenburg Concerto, No. 1, Movement 4