A Golden Family Upbringing

Israel, remember this! The Lord—and the Lord alone—is our God. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working. Tie them on your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.
– Deuteronomy 6:4-9
God commanded the people of Israel to obey Him and instruct their children in righteousness. We must maintain commitment to setting a good example of obedience in order for children to practically witness the difference when God is so close to His people. Obviously no one has any greater capacity to do that than a God-fearing parent.

Questions to Ponder:
What are some of the challenges that hinder us from setting a good example of obedience before our children?
Read Deuteronomy 6:7, again: “Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working. Tie them on your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.” Why is it that some parents find it very hard to teach God’s word to their children?
If you were to make a deliberate plan for teach Godliness to your children, how would it look like?
Suggested Action:
Read your Bible with understanding and pray with your family continually. This will help you know and obey God’s word yourself before you try to teach it to your children.

Consider making a deliberate plan for teaching Godliness to your children.

Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to help you overcome the challenges you have already observed, in your commitment to setting a good example of obedience before your children?