To Have Friends We Must Be Friendly
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly. Proverbs 18:24. In the arrangements for the education of the chosen people it is made manifest that a life centered in God is a life of completeness. Every want He has implanted, He provides to satisfy; every faculty imparted, He seeks to develop. The Author of […]
Let Visitors Join in Family Worship
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 1 Peter 2:9. In a sense the father is the priest of the household, laying upon the family altar the […]
The Home Should Be a Refuge for the Youth
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me. Mark 9:37. Our homes should be a place of refuge for the tempted youth. Many there are who stand at the parting of the ways. Every influence, every impression, is determining the choice that shapes their destiny both here and hereafter.50The Ministry of […]
Make the Home a Blessing to Others
When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: … for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:13, 14. God is displeased with the selfish interest so often manifested for “me and my family.” Every family that cherishes this spirit […]
Hold the Family Together by Affection
Shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. Psalm 92:2. The religion of Christ will lead us to do all the good possible, to both high and low, rich and poor, happy and oppressed. But especially will it lead to the manifestation of kindness in our own family. It will be […]
Happy Companionship Together
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalm 55:14. Throw around your children the charms of home and of your society. If you do this, they will not have so much desire for the society of young associates…. Because of the evils now in the world and the […]
