1 Peter 1:17-19
17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.Our Spirituality Should Be Built On The BLOOD Of Jesus
The spirituality of our HOMES should be built on the BLOOD of Jesus.Rules and regulations are certainly important elements in a strong family. Numerous studies have shown that the strongest homes and families were religiously conservative or authoritarian in nature. Some of those same studies also found that the fathers in those homes were more involved with their kids than the fathers in more liberal or secular homes.
Certainly discipline can set the tone of morality in the home. AND, it's important to remember that God expects obedience from us. That IS what He expects. Therefore, I believe, when we expect less from our children, we are simply "teaching" them to be sinners.
However, we also need to realize that rules and regulations can fall seriously short if that's all we rely on. Rules and regulations are like walls. They may provide protection and security in a home. But, hey can I just tell ya something? Without the influence of Jesus in our homes, those walls will NOT keep the world out!
Our spirituality should be built on the blood of Jesus. The spirituality of our homes should be built on the blood of Jesus. Stressing the importance of the blood of Jesus in our lives and in our homes is what it takes to keep the world from gaining a foothold in our family.
This entry is taken from the sermon: "Blinders, Blinkers, & Winkers". Click the link to listen to the entire sermon. This is the first sermon in a series by the same name. The entire series is available here:
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