Building The Body, Family Devotion
TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Family devotion is an essential part of Christian living. God wants every believer to use this platform to nurture members of the family with the word of God. He commands that “thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”
Although most Christians believe in the value of family devotion, very few maintain it consistently. This neglect reflects in the Christian values of members of the family, especially the children. We should never allow engagement in either secular and religious activities or the pressure of duty to deprive us of the benefits of this scriptural way of nurturing members of our family.
Suitable Time For a consistent family devotion, the first thing to decide is the time that will be most suitable for the family. Usually, early in the morning and later in the evening when everybody is still physically alert are the best times. All members should see and accept it as an integral part of the family life.
Where there are young children in the family, they should not be kept awake till late in the night to participate in the family devotion. Instead, either father or mother could have a time of devotion with the children early in simple language so they can understand.
Snags to Avoid However, during the explanations of the text for the day or during prayer sessions, we should avoid using the opportunity to castigate any member of the family. This may cause disinterest and resentment. Rebuke and correction should be done in love but at a different time.
We must avoid making it boring by encouraging participation. Activities such as memorising of some verses of Scripture or learning of a new chorus or song can be introduced to make it lively.
Salient Benefits
Where family devotion is sustained, it helps unsaved members of the family to receive Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour and all saved members to know Him more. Apart from providing spiritual nourishment, it deepens our knowledge of the Scriptures and promotes communication among family members. It also brings a burden and concern for each other as individual needs and problems are mentioned and prayed for. It provides an opportunity to teach the children Christian values and all members of the family their responsibilities to God, the church, the nation and one another.
1. When is it best to have family devotion and what are the hindrances to a consistent family devotion?
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2. What are the benefits of family devotion?
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3. Discuss the following texts in relation to family devotion.
Mark 1:35
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Joshua 1:8
2 Timothy 1:5
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