“FAMILY WORSHIP”

5 And when the days of the feast had run their course, Job would send and consecrate them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my children have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did continually.

Job 1:5

For the most part, the modern church’s idea of worship is singing together as a congregation on a Sunday morning. But did you know that not even a hundred years ago, worship was done primarily at home? In fact, a Christian author said, “In the history of the church, family worship has been one of the Christian family’s strongest characteristics…and was once part of the DNA of Christian families.” [1]

Why Worship as a Family?

Being part of a church that teaches solid biblical teaching is critical to your family’s spiritual walk. It’s important to be taught how to live the life God expects of us. However, attending church once a week does not really leave a mark on your children in terms of being in awe of God and freely worshiping Him.

We should worship as a family because the Bible shows us that God deserves to be honored and adored in our homes. Let’s learn from a godly man named Job.

Job, who lived in the OT times, functioned as a priest for his family. He was serious about taking this responsibility, seeing it as a means of making up for sins. Job considered atoning not only for his sins but also of his children, who may have secretly blasphemed God. Job thought that maybe while his children were partying, they dishonored God in some way. So, he figured that he needed to intercede for them.

While we’re no longer obligated to offer sacrifices, the idea of mourning over one’s sins, confessing them before God, and thanking the Lord for His forgiveness as a family is a great way to train your family in worship.

As one preacher noted, it is easy for us to forget our Christian vows and slide into sinful activities, especially in the midst of cheerfulness and household gatherings. Therefore, to have a family that mourns over their sins is better than a family that revels in feasting.

So, how do we actually make worship our family’s lifestyle? That’s coming up over the next three posts, so, stick around.

Pursue the Savior today!

[1] Jason Helopoulos, A Neglected Grace (Scotland: Christian Focus, 2013), 13.