THE HAPPY CHRISTIAN HOME

Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5-7

         The Christian home is a place where every member of the family, father, mother and the children, are friends of Jesus. They love Jesus and His word. Jesus Christ is the Head of their home.

         For a Christian home to be happy, the following things must be seen in their family (a) Love (John 15:12) – parents must love each other and their children as well. There should be equal love among everybody (b) Unity (Psalm 133:1) – There should be unity among all the members of the family. The mother should obey and respect the father and the children are to be obedient to their parents. No one should do things his own way. True fellowship among everyone is what will make the members of the family to be happy (c) Love for God’s word (2 Timothy 2:15) – The word of God should be the most important thing in every home. Parents should train their children in the way of the Lord. God’s word should be studied every day by all the family members. Obedience to this word is also very important. (d) Constant prayer (1 Peter 4:7) – The father, mother and children should always pray together. A family that prays together stays together. No child should neglect family devotion and quiet time. (e) Peace (John 14:27; Philippians 4:7) – The peace of God should be allowed to reign in every home. Children, should behave well in the home, compound, school and in the neighbourhood.

You must not make friends with disobedient children. Live at peace with everybody. The children, are expected to follow the examples of children in the Bible like Samuel and Timothy who brought joy and happiness to their families and the church of God.

         Are you a Christian? If not, make Jesus your Friend today by confessing your sins to Him and turning away from them. As you do this, Jesus will give you the grace to live a life that will make your family happy.

QUESTIONS:

1.      The Christian home is a place where all the members of the family attend church. Yes/No.

2.      The home where the father, mother and children are friends of Jesus is called a _________

3.      A child that fights with everybody will bring happiness to his family. Yes/No.

4.      Mention five things you will see in a happy Christian home.

MEMORY VERSE: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to

dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1.

ACTIVITY: Children are to mention some things they have done during the week which are not good for a happy home. They should pray and promise God that they will bring joy to their families in the way they live this coming week.