Jer. 35 [The Message]

Jeremiah commended the Rechabite clan because they had honored their father’s commands for generations. They refused to drink strong drink and lived in tents as their forefather had encouraged.

Joshua made this statement … “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” No doubt, his example and statement of faith impacted his descendants. In Galatians 5, Paul made reference to the “Household of faith.”

As a Christian school leader, I quickly saw how the students would bring the culture of their home to school with them. They generally rooted for the same football team that daddy rooted for etc.

Parents, teach your children well how to live and conduct themselves. Your influence will shape the rest of their life.