Yesterday's message was about marriage, children, and eternal rewards. These 3 are connected not only in a message but in life too. Just think about how much spiritual influence the everyday activities of home teaches our children.
The love a husband shows for his wife teaches them how much Christ loves the church. The respect a wife shows the husband how the church loves Christ. The witness of the home to neighbors and how we treat them reveals our belief in the gospel and brotherly love. The home's willingness to resolve problems and seek reconciliation supports the Gospel's message of reconciliation. Where do children first learn how to forgive but in the home.
The home's attitude about work, money and material things reveal to our children how important eternal things are as well. The home that has provided well materially but has never rejoiced over the salvation of a sinner or the fellowship of a saint has taught a lesson as powerful as the young man in yesterday's Scripture.
God has blessed our church with good homes. Let's keep making them better. They are effective teachers of the Word.