Living for Christ at Home: An Encouragement for Teensنموونە

How can you, as a teenager, live for Christ at home with your family? If you are growing up in a Christian church, you have probably heard messages like, “Be a light in your community! Reach your friends for Christ! Show Christ’s love to others!” While all of this is true and important, we frequently neglect to practice these things within our homes and with our families. The home is where our true character is revealed, and the sad truth is that our families often get the worst of our personalities. Think of it this way. When was the last time you stormed out of a classroom after yelling at your teacher? The answer for many of us, the answer would likely be, “never.” However, when was the last time you yelled or got annoyed at a parent or sibling?

Living for Christ goes so much deeper than just being a “good person” at school or church. One of the greatest tests of spiritual maturity is our attitude and actions toward our own family. Who we are at home is who we really are. Let that sink in for a second. When looking at Galatians 5, the fruit of the spirit should be evident in our lives, especially in our homes! Often, we give our energy and passion to things outside the home without thinking of how God might use us to bless our families.

It is easy to talk about being a Christian with your family, but what steps can we take today to live it out? In this study, we will look at three biblical virtues—honor, love, and honesty. We will talk about the challenge and power of living out these virtues at home. Every family is different and has unique challenges. Regardless of your family situation, God can use the virtues that we will discuss in this study to make an impact in your life, faith, and family.