22/08/2026
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝
Deuteronomy 22:13-21 describes the law concerning a husband who accuses his wife of not being a virgin at marriage, requiring the matter to be investigated and judged truthfully.
Deuteronomy 6:4–9:
Israel is commanded to love Yahweh wholeheartedly and to keep His words constantly in their hearts. Parents are instructed to teach His commandments diligently to their children and make them part of everyday life.
𝟏. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
(1 Peter 1:15-16)
• Teach children that their body belongs to Yahweh. (1 Corinthians 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Psalms 119:9)
• Show by example what holiness means. (Psalms 4:4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1) Separate - Set apart
• Model purity in speech, conduct and choices in relationships.
𝟐. 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
• To tell the Truth even when it is difficult. (Ephesians 4:25)
• To take Responsibility for their actions. (Proverbs 11:9)
• To avoid gossip, slander, and false accusations. (Ephesians 4:29)
𝟑. 𝐁𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
(Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6)
• Disciple them intentionally rather than leaving their formation to society.
• Know their Friends.
• Guide them regarding relationships
• Have regular family worship, prayer, and Bible study.
𝟒. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝
(Ecclesiastes 12:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10
• Every choice matters (Joshua 24:15)
• God sees both public and private behavior (Psalms 139:1-3, Hebrews 4:13)
• Repentance brings restoration
𝟓. 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
(Proverbs 22:1)
• Honor God first. (Exodus 20:2-3)
• Respect parents and elders. (Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3)
• Live in a way that reflects Messiah's character. (Philippians 2:5, Epehesians 5:1-2, 1 Peter 2:21, 2 Corinthians 4:6)
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
Psalms 127:1-5
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐡’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐦. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐡 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐧.
Shalom!
