What kind of unrighteousness goes on in
your home?
Consider these proverbs: "The wicked
are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand." "The
house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will
flourish." (Proverbs 12:7; 14:11) Does this help us to understand why so
many homes are crumbling? There is wickedness there! On television, the movies
we watch, the kind of recreation we engage in, our entertainment, language,
dress, actions and companions. Paul wrote, "Do not be deceived: 'Evil company
corrupts good habits.' Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not
have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame" (1 Corinthians 15:33-34).
Again he wrote, "Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly,
righteously, and godly in the present age" (Titus 2:12).
It is not enough for us to sing "Live
For Jesus" on Sunday. God must see it in our homes! The church should teach and
maintain righteousness, but it must also be exemplified and enforced in the
home.
