Introduction

Beloved, I am thrilled to be with you today as we gather together to delve into the heart of God's word. We are here to seek His wisdom and guidance for our families, our most precious and intimate earthly relationships. Today, we are going to focus on the very essence of our homes, the values that shape us and the legacy we leave behind.

As the esteemed preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, "Train up a child in the way he should go - but be sure you go that way yourself." This statement, simple yet profound, underscores the importance of living out the values we hope to instill in our children. It is not enough to merely speak about these values; we must embody them in our daily lives.

Determining Dominant Family Values

Now, let's consider the idea of teaching these values to our children. The Scripture is clear that this is not just a responsibility, but a duty. It is not something we do only when it is convenient or when we feel like it. It is something we do diligently, consistently, and intentionally. This means that we must be proactive in teaching our children about God's commandments. We must seize every opportunity to impart these values to them.

This brings us to the next aspect of determining dominant family values. The Scripture tells us to talk about God's commandments when we sit in our house, when we walk by the way, when we lie down, and when we rise. This is a call to make God's commandments a part of our everyday life. It is a call to integrate these values into our daily routines, our conversations, and our interactions. It is a call to live out these values in a tangible and visible way.

But how do we do this? How do we make God's commandments a part of our everyday life? The answer lies in the words of Joshua. He challenges us to choose whom we will serve. This is a call to make a conscious and deliberate decision to serve God. It is a call to commit ourselves to living according to His commandments. It is a call to make God the center of our lives and our families.

This decision to serve God is not just a personal decision, but a family decision. As Joshua declares, "But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." This is a declaration of a family commitment to serve God. It is a declaration of a family value. It is a declaration that God is the dominant value in the family.

But this decision to serve God must be made every day. It is a decision that we must reaffirm every time we face a challenge or a temptation. This is why Peter encourages us to be like-minded, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble. These are the qualities that reflect a commitment to serve God. These are the qualities that define a family that serves God. These are the qualities that should be dominant in our families.

Developing Decision-Making Guided by Values

Consider the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who made a life-altering decision based on her commitment to her mother-in-law Naomi and to the God of Israel ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO