Christian Home And Family | Radical Faith For Generations - Biblical Truth For Faithful Families

Most kids who go off the deep end, into a season or rebellion, do so for one reason. They see the rules and restrictions that authorities place on them as personal attacks rather than loving means of protection… and THAT is the problem of the authorities in their lives, not the kids. Another way I often say it is this: Rules without relationship, creates rebellion. Rules are not a bad thing. Because human beings are fallen creatures, we need rules to show us right and wrong, and to govern and guide the direction of our countries and organizations. I strongly advocate that families develop their own set of household rules, the non-negotiable expectations that everyone in the family is expected to buy into, for the sake of representing Jesus well. But when it comes to household rules that a family has, there's a key component that makes them much more effective and helpful to everyone in the home. What is that key component? Relationship. In Proverbs 23:26, we find this intriguing phrase, "My son, give me your