Living at Home
Home is where most of life's habits are first formed. This is where a young person learns respect, honesty, work, money and how to treat other people. What is learned here usually goes with a person for the rest of his or her life.
What Scripture Says
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12)
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” (Ephesians 6:1)
“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come.” (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
Practical Advice
Help without always being asked. Notice what needs doing and do it.
Take care of your own belongings and your part of the house.
Keep your word, even in small things. If you say you will be home at ten, be home at ten.
Learn to handle small amounts of money. Save part of everything you are given or earn.
Understand that privileges come with responsibility. Freedom grows as trust grows.
Learn to work. Chores are not punishment; they are training for the rest of your life.
Begin your own walk with the Lord. Read your Bible and pray for yourself. You cannot live forever on the faith of your parents.
From My Own Life
I heard the Lord speaking to me when I was young, and I kept telling Him “later.” Later turned into a great many years.
A Question to Think About
If your parents' faith were taken away tomorrow, would you still have one of your own?
The lesson for this season: Learn obedience and respect while you still have the protection of home.
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