Family religion involves raising children according to the will of God. Religious education means much more than just teaching. It implies that you should pray with your children, teach them to approach Christ and tell him about all your needs; that you must demonstrate in your life that God comes first in your place and that his love makes you patient, kind and constant.
In a house where religion is practiced, a great blessing is achieved. Faith will encourage parents to do exactly the job the Lord intended for their family. Children will grow in amazement of God and his will.
Religion must influence society and, first of all, the family. If at home, children were raised in love and respect for God, then, by becoming adults, consequently, they would raise their children, and therefore the principles of truth would be planted in society and would have a tangible impact on the child. world.
Religion cannot be excluded from homeschooling. So consecrate your families to God and then speak and act at home, like Christians.
Where there is no family religion, the practice of faith has no value. Many deceive themselves, believing that the character will be transformed into a future life, but that there will not be a change in the heart at the end of the earthly path.
If you want to enter eternal life, you must first become saints on earth. The character traits you develop will not change after death or at the time of resurrection. You will rise from the grave with the same character that you had during your life. Christ will not change your character at the time of his coming.
Our daily life determines our future destiny. The family home is the place to prepare for the heavenly family.
Children are often allowed to grow up without religion, as parents consider them too young to prescribe Christian responsibilities. It is very sad when children are allowed to grow up without knowing God.
Parents make a terrible mistake in neglecting the religious education of their children, believing that in the future everything will go well and, as they get older, they themselves will seek to gain religious experience. Parents, if you do not plant the precious seed of truth in the hearts of children, Satan will sow the field of the heart with tares.
When babies are able to understand, parents should tell them about Jesus, to discover the precious truth about the Baby of Bethlehem. Try to capture in the children's minds a simple sense of piety appropriate to their age and ability. Bring your children in prayer to Jesus. At a very young age, children are susceptible to divine influence. The Lord takes such children under His special care.
Let the parents turn to God to guide them in this matter. By kneeling before Him, you will gain a true understanding of your important responsibilities, and in this way you will be able to entrust your children to the One who is never wrong in His advice and instruction.
Parents should not compel their children to observe only the outward form of religion, but should present eternal principles in an attractive light, showing joy, Christian courtesy, tenderness, and participation.
Do not neglect your own religious education and the education of your children. They should be taught to read, write, and count from an early age. They can move forward, gradually progressing in their awareness. But first of all, they need to be taught that the beginning of wisdom is respect for God.