MATTHEW 5:16
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see
your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Here Jesus speaks to us about a Christian task which we all have in common, old and young, children and adults. No matter who we are or where we are. A task which more than any other is made up of little things, little and obvious things, which, however, are great and significant. Both to us and to God.
The most essential part of this task we perform at home, where we spend the greater part of our daily lives.
To live our daily lives at home as they should be lived is our first and most important task as Christians. But, unfortunately, this task is accorded very little attention and is not evaluated very highly. Either by individual Christians themselves or by public opinion.
Though a believing mother gives of her time, her energy, her life to win and keep her children for Christ, few Christians seem even to notice it. It is not included in what is known as “Christian work.” But if she teaches in the Sunday school or is active in other organizations, committees, or meetings, her work and her readiness to sacrifice herself are noted. If she will only continue a few years her picture will no doubt appear in Christian periodicals together with many a lofty word of praise.
Now what is expected of us in a Christian home?
First and foremost that we be good natured. By that we mean that we are to be straightforward and agreeable, willing to sacrifice ourselves and to serve, contented and conscientious. We expect a Christian to be the kindest person in the house. And if there is more than one, that they should vie with one another in kindliness.
We are not expected to be sinless, but we are expected to do battle earnestly against our besetting sins. And to be willing to beg pardon when we have erred in the home.
God grant that the Christian homes of our country may be filled with life and joy of this kind!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD 
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