DAILY TEXT for today Sunday, December 8, 2024, Love Jehovah your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind (Mat. 22:37).

DAILY TEXT, Today Sunday December 8, 2024, Love Jehovah your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind (Mat. 22:37).

Let us examine the Scriptures every day 2024

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Love Jehovah your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind (Mat. 22:37).

Consider a Christian couple who are about to have a child. You may have heard many talks about how to raise children. But now things will be different. All the principles related to that subject will take on new meaning. What a great responsibility you will have as parents! No doubt, when circumstances change, our view of Bible principles that we know so well changes. That is why Jehovah’s servants read the Bible “daily,” just as the kings of Israel were required to do, and meditate on it. (Deut. 17:19) Parents, you have one of the greatest honors a Christian can have—helping your children to learn about Jehovah. But it is not just a matter of passing on information about our God; you must help them to love Jehovah with all their hearts. w22.05 26 §2-3.

What principle can help parents instill love for Jehovah in the hearts of their children? —James 1:5.

First, seek Jehovah’s guidance. To help your children love Jehovah, you need wisdom. So ask him for it. (Read James 1:5.) Jehovah is the best counselor there is. Why? For many reasons. One is that he is the most experienced parent in the universe. (Ps. 36:9.) And another is that his wise counsel always benefits us. (Isa. 48:17.)

Why is it important for parents to do their best to set a good example? (Romans 2:21)

Second, lead by example. Children are very observant and tend to copy what their parents do. Of course, no one is perfect. (Rom. 3:23) But wise parents do their best to set a good example. (Read Romans 2:21.) Speaking of children, one father said: “They are like sponges; they soak up everything.” He added: “When they see that what we do does not match what we are trying to teach them, they will tell us.” So if we want our children to love Jehovah, our love for him must be strong and obvious.

What opportunities could Israelite parents take to converse with their children? (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7)

Third, make it a habit to talk with your children. Jehovah told Israelite parents that they were to talk to their children about him every day. (Read Deuteronomy 6:6, 7.) Throughout the day, they had many opportunities to talk with their children and instill in them a love for Jehovah. For example, boys might spend hours helping their father plant or harvest crops. Girls might spend a large part of the day helping their mother with household chores, such as sewing or knitting. Doing things together gave them the opportunity to talk about many important matters. For example, they could reflect on Jehovah’s goodness and how he cared for the family.Books of Jehovah

Why is it important for parents to help their children choose good friends? (Proverbs 13:20)

Fourth, help your children make good friends. God’s Word is clear that friendships influence us for good or bad. (Read Proverbs 13:20.) Parents, do you know who your children’s friends are? Do you know them personally and have you spent time with them? What can you do to help your children make friends with those who love Jehovah? (1 Cor. 15:33.) When you do things as a family, invite people who have a good relationship with Jehovah. (Ps. 119:63.)

All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2024 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania JW.ORG.