When I thought of marriage,I used to see myself living in a big home with a pond :),with fish tanks etc.But then I'd get stuck when it came to children.They'd be there for the sake of being "fruitful and multiplying".But what a solemn responsibility lies in the home.So many of us think of the home life as leisure where God is not central but we have a wrong idea.
Some ladies want children because children are lovely.And yes they are;but with children comes a responsibility.In fact,the home is a training school for developing a Christian character and preparing the children for serving God here on earth and to be prepared to meet the Lord.
"The educational influences of the home are a decided power for good or for evil.They are in many respects silent and gradual,but if exerted on the right side,they may become a far-reaching power for truth and righteousness.If the child is not instructed aright here,Satan will educate him through his agencies or his choosing.How important,then,is the school home."~Child Guidance,p.17.
From the above statement,we can conclude that not only should the home be a place of love and safety for children but they are to be instructed to develop Christ-like characters.So ,marriage life and parenthood is a solemn duty,which should not be lighlty guarded.If a couple decides to have children,they are placing the blood of their children on themselves.With that said,I cannot help but wonder:If we cannot obey God,how do we expect to teach our children to obey Him?
"Home education is not by any means to be neglected.Those who neglect it neglect a religious duty."p18.The home is a place that prepares individuals who will go out into the society and exert an influence-whether good or evil.Shouldn't we,who have a desire to build homes,carefully consider this matter?
"The father and mother shall be the first teachers of their children.Parents should not lightly regard the work of training their children,nor neglect upon any account."p23
May our thoughts concerning marriage and parenthood not be of roses and picnics and family potrait pictures,but of God's ideal.We are to realise that children are "God's property bought with a price" and they are to be taught in the way of the Lord.I wish I can express it more deeply,but it's not for those who are not yielded to God.But it's for those who are willing to be molded by God.
#AS I LEARN
Some ladies want children because children are lovely.And yes they are;but with children comes a responsibility.In fact,the home is a training school for developing a Christian character and preparing the children for serving God here on earth and to be prepared to meet the Lord.
"The educational influences of the home are a decided power for good or for evil.They are in many respects silent and gradual,but if exerted on the right side,they may become a far-reaching power for truth and righteousness.If the child is not instructed aright here,Satan will educate him through his agencies or his choosing.How important,then,is the school home."~Child Guidance,p.17.
From the above statement,we can conclude that not only should the home be a place of love and safety for children but they are to be instructed to develop Christ-like characters.So ,marriage life and parenthood is a solemn duty,which should not be lighlty guarded.If a couple decides to have children,they are placing the blood of their children on themselves.With that said,I cannot help but wonder:If we cannot obey God,how do we expect to teach our children to obey Him?
"Home education is not by any means to be neglected.Those who neglect it neglect a religious duty."p18.The home is a place that prepares individuals who will go out into the society and exert an influence-whether good or evil.Shouldn't we,who have a desire to build homes,carefully consider this matter?
"The father and mother shall be the first teachers of their children.Parents should not lightly regard the work of training their children,nor neglect upon any account."p23
May our thoughts concerning marriage and parenthood not be of roses and picnics and family potrait pictures,but of God's ideal.We are to realise that children are "God's property bought with a price" and they are to be taught in the way of the Lord.I wish I can express it more deeply,but it's not for those who are not yielded to God.But it's for those who are willing to be molded by God.
#AS I LEARN
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