But consider this: At meetings conducted in the language they understand best, children may absorb instruction simply by being present, perhaps learning more than their parents realize.
“I went through a series of reactions —numbness, disbelief, guilt, and anger toward my husband and the doctor for not realizing how serious his condition was.”
When the officials realized that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they understood the huge mistake they had made, and they themselves came to escort them out.
They may know nothing about Christian teachings, they may not really trust religion, or they may not realize that the Bible can help them in their personal life.