Neglecting Duty
This story relates to a family who were very well off. But the father and mother of this family never went to church, and never said a word to their children on the subject of religion. One of their sons … Continued
24 Proofs that Family Worship is a Must (Reason #24)
Masters of families must teach their families: Ergo they must pray with them. These reasons may suffice to prove, that Family-prayer, is a duty: and as to the advantage thereof, we shall content ourselves with naming a few, by which … Continued
24 Proofs that Family Worship is a Must (Reason #17)
So wrath is threatened against families, that neglect this duty, Jer. 10.25. Psalm 79.6. Pour out thy fury upon the heathen, that know thee not, and upon the families, that call not upon thy Name. And though families here may signify tribes, or nations, made … Continued
24 Proofs that Family Worship is a Must (Reason #14)
So we find family duties urged in order to the carrying on of prayer, which must be family-prayer. Peter (1 Pet. 3.7.) saith, Likewise ye husbands dwell with them, (i.e. with their wives) according to knowledge, giving honor unto the … Continued
24 Proofs that Family Worship is a Must (Reason #9)
We find the Lord careful by his instructions & commands to have families kept in a godly order and walk, each in reference to other, in their mutual relations and duties; therefore are the duties of the husband, in reference … Continued
The Theology of Family Worship
Here is another excellent teaching from Dr. Joel Beeke clocking in at 37 minutes. In this teaching he will give Biblical support for the necessity of family worship and promote this means of grace as the duty of every Christian … Continued
Faithful Discharge of Domestic Duties
We covenant, as a church in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to reform our families, engaging ourselves to a conscientious care to set up and maintain the worship of God in our homes. And to walk in our homes with perfect hearts. We … Continued
Greatest Privilege
Consider family religion not merely as a duty imposed by authority, but as your greatest privilege granted by divine grace. ~ Samuel Davies
Disregarding Duty
On the other hand, we may observe what fearful threatenings are pronounced against those who disregard this duty. We wonder how many of our readers have seriously pondered those awe-inspiring words “Pour out Thy fury upon the heathen that know … Continued
Parents Duty to Children
Husbands duty to wives – In seeking her spiritual welfare; her conversion, if unconverted, and her spiritual peace, comfort, and edification, she being an heir with him of the grace of life; by joining with her in all religions exercises; … Continued