Responsibility of Family by Billy Graham

Day By Day With Billy Graham

Day 27 of 366 Responsibility of Family Apart from religious influence, the family is the most important unit of society. It would be good if every home were Christian, but we know that it is not so. The family and the home can never exert their proper influence while ignoring the biblical standard. The Bible calls for discipline and a recognition of authority. If children do not learn this at home, they will go out into society without the proper attitude toward authority and law. There is always the exceptional child, but the average tells us that the child is largely what the home has made him. The only way to provide the right home for your children is to put the Lord above them, and fully instruct them in the ways of the Lord. You are responsible before God for the home you provide for them. Daily Prayer Father, keep me from any word or deed that might hinder a child from loving You. 2 Samuel 7:29 NASB 29 Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord G od , have spoken; and with Your blessing may the house of Your servant be blessed forever."