DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022

THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN NATION BUILDING

BIBLE READING: PROVERBS 22:6; DEUTERONOMY 6:6-8; PSALM 71:17-18

"Train up a child in the Way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

The family is the bedrock of our society. Strong families build strong communities which in turn can build a strong nation. The family is the smallest unit of any society. It is the very foundation on which is the society is built. The family is regarded by all as the basic social unit. It esentially comprises of father, mother and children. In most cases there are relatives from the extended family, maids, and servants. The family which is the nucleus and citadel of learning has it own virtues which make or mar the nation at large. God fearing parents generally beget God fearing children. Diligent responsible parenting always begets diligent responsible children. A tree is known by it's fruits: "Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." (Matt. 7:2

To build a formidable nation, attention must be given from the foundation of the people that formed the nation which is the family. In a family the parents have the responsibility to train their children. One of the ways to building a formidable nation is training our children in the ways of God i.e., Morals, Values and Principles. Parents must understand that what their children become is dependent on the kind of training they have received. The best training you can give your children is to instill Godly and Christian Principles in them.

The following are some of the ways to training your children:
(1.) Bring your children up in the Lord: You must know what you are investing in and put in your best efforts. What your children become should reflect you as a person. (Eph. 6:4) Teach your child to fear the Lord and serve Him.
(2.) Your Environment trains your children more than you do: The community your children live in and the school they attend influences them even more than their parents. You must make efforts to control their environment. Discipline and reprimand your children when necessary. To build a formidable nation with Moral Integrity and Moral Values, the Standard of God Almighty for every generation must stand. (2Tim. 2:19-21)

This can only be achieved through responsible parenthood in our families.

PRAYER:

Abba Father, we ask for the Enabling Grace to help us train our children in Your Ways which will build our nation to Your Glory in Jesus' Name. Amen.