DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday, March 7, 2024, Make sure which things are the most important (Philipp. 1:10).

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Thursday March 7, 2024

Make sure which things are most important (Phil. 1:10).

Jehovah told Israelite parents that they should talk to their children about him every day.​—Deut. 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, children could spend hours helping their father plant or harvest crops. Girls could 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 issues. For example, they could reflect on Jehovah’s goodness and how he cared for the family. In many countries, parents and children barely spend time together during the day because they are at work or school. For this reason, parents must find times to be with their children and talk with them (Eph. 5:15, 16). w22.05 28 paras. 10, 11.

What should the head of the household remember during family worship?

What can the head of the household do so that the children enjoy worship as a family? A good idea might be to study the new book Enjoy Life together. If you study this publication together, good conversations are likely to emerge. Since you want your children to tell you what they feel and what worries them, do not use family worship to lecture or scold them. And, if they say something that doesn't fit with what the Bible teaches, don't be scandalized. Rather, be grateful that they have opened their hearts to you and encourage them to continue doing so. If your children tell you what they feel, it will be easier for you to help them.

When else can parents help their children draw closer to Jehovah?

Parents, find times during the day to help your children draw closer to Jehovah. You don't have to sit down and study the Bible with them to tell them about our loving God. A mother named Lisa says: “We helped our children get to know Jehovah better through creation. For example, when our dog’s antics made them laugh, we reminded them that Jehovah has a good sense of humor and loves life, just like we do.”

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

Fourth: help your children have good friends. God's Word is clear that friendships influence us for good or ill (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 become friends with those who love Jehovah? (1 Cor. 15:33). When doing things as a family, invite people who have a good friendship with Jehovah. (Ps. 119:63)

What can parents do to help their children have good friendships?

Let's look at an example. A father named Tony explains what he and his wife have done to help their children have good friendships: “My wife and I have been inviting brothers and sisters of different ages and cultures for many years. We eat and enjoy family worship together. We find it to be a fantastic way to meet people who love Jehovah and serve him joyfully. And we have even had circuit overseers, missionaries and other brothers staying at our house. We have seen that the experiences, enthusiasm, and capacity for sacrifice of these brothers have greatly influenced our children and have helped them feel closer to Jehovah.” Parents, do everything you can to help your children have good friends.

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