Memory Verse: … “ Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation], 4And by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Prov. 24:3-4 (AMP).
Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-12
Spiritual Emphasis: Caring for your family is a sacred responsibility and a direct reflection of Christian faith, grounded deeply in scriptural command and daily practice. Scripture places a high and serious priority on providing for and protecting one’s household. Neglecting this duty goes against the very core of Christian witness.
Practical Steps for a Healthy Home
- Building biblical convictions into our Children’s lives as a guide: Children need to know what they believe. However, convictions are learned by watching your behavior. Conviction is the pruning process God uses to make us more like Him – Gen. 18:19; 2 Tim. 1:5-6; John 16:8; Acts 2:37; 1 John 1:9; Heb. 11:1; 2 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 11:6; Heb. 12:1.
- Spending time with your children: Kids love being with their parents, so plan some fun family activities together not just indoors, but especially outdoors. When they’re older, they’ll have fond memories of those times – Exo. 20:12; Prov. 22:6; Psalm 68:6; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:20.
- Sharing your Heartaches, Disappointments, Trials, and Tough Times: When your children reach an appropriate age, begin telling them about some of your struggles so they can see how God works. As a result, they’ll be more willing to share their burdens with you – Heb.10:24-25; Psalm 31:21-24; Psalm 121:1-2; John 16:33.
Question: When reading the Bible together as a family, should we study using the apps in our devices or study using the Bible itself?
Conclusion. If you want a healthy home, set the tone, be the example, one who extends grace first and often. It’s a beautiful resemblance of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So, when we put God first, the creator and builder of the family, He gives us the grace to build a strong and healthy family that will serve and remain faithful to Him. We are also in a better position to not just talk about the gospel but model it to our families and the society at large.
Shalom!
Self-Study: Psalm 32:8; Psalm 6:9; Genesis 2:24; Psalm 68:6; Ephesians 6:4; Ephesians 6:1; Proverbs 31:25; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 15:17; Romans 12:10; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Ephesians 5:25; Exodus 15:2; Psalm 18:32; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 27:1; Nehemiah 8:10; Psalm 28:7; Psalm 5:12; Psalm 91:4; Proverbs 30:5; Psalm 127:3-5; Exodus 20:12.
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