If you want "godly offspring," it is essential that you make
the time to establish a family altar. Build it out of the unmovable
rocks of resolution. You will need to be resolute about this because it
will be a battle. Your flesh will fight it, and you can be sure there
will be a continual spiritual battle within your mind. "Circumstances"
will constantly crop up. Your kids will occasionally groan when you
announce that it is time for devotions. Loved ones may subtly,
subconsciously discourage you. However, your time of family devotions
should be a priority for your whole family. Don't be legalistic about
it, but as much as possible, put all other things aside before you
postpone or cancel family devotions.
It
will be an altar of sacrifice, as you sacrifice your time, your energy,
and sometimes your dignity. For years, our kids heard, "Six
o'clock-reading time." My wife and I dropped whatever we were doing, and
the children learned to do the same, and we gathered as a family.
Making it a priority for your family's growth will speak volumes about
its importance in their lives.
Again, you will find that there are many excuses
for not having devotions. You may be pressed for time, feel tired, or
think you are unable to teach the Bible. However, there is one very
powerful reason why you should have daily devotions: the eternal salvation of your children. (Adapted from How to Bring Your Children to Christ�& Keep Them There.)
Malachi 2:15 But did He not make them one,
Having a remnant of the Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring.
Therefore take heed to your spirit, And let none deal treacherously with
the wife of his youth.
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