SEPTEMBER 28, Ephesians 6:1

The Christian life has to be lived at home. Some children may claim they are Christians but at home, they are selfish to siblings, rude to parents, unkind to others. These children are putting up a front – or they are not themselves. That is a terrible sin for that is pretending to be what they are not!

Sadly, this is true of many Christians. Are you one who says you are a Christian but not behaving as one? We are like that once before. When Christians are with believers, they seem to be living godly lives. At work, in school, they put on the best behavior and appear to be true Christians. But what are they like at home? There they relax, with their defences down. Their life at home is a disgrace. It is very different to the way they live outside. So much of it is unchristian.

Do you do any unkind or unchristian things at home? What would these be?

Paul tells children to obey parents. They must do what their parents tell them. They must do it because this is what the Bible teaches! When your parents tell you to do your homework, do it. Often you will say,“May I first play the computer?” or “Can I watch the television?” or “Can I go out and play?”. Obey mummy and daddy, and obey them immediately!

When you are asked to help mother with household chores, do you hesitate or give excuses such as ‘I have school assignments’, ‘I have not practiced my piano’, ‘I have tummy ache’, etc. That is wrong. Give your mother the due respect and obey her willingly. Love your parents. Obeying them is a form of love and your parents will see that is the best way to live a Christian live at home.

Thought: Am I an obedient child?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please forgive me for not living the Christian life at home. Help me love my family more and more, especially to obey my parents. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.