It is obvious when we read Deuteronomy 6:7-9 that God wants our children to be constantly confronted with the truth of His Word in every aspect of life. There is no separation of church and state here.
Let’s read it again in Deuteronomy 6:7-9: “And thou shalt teach them DILIGENTLY unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”
Verse 2 says, “Keep all his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.”
Each father must be involved in applying and teaching God’s Word in a generational sense. While it is a good thing to personally acquaint yourself with truth, you also have the responsibility before God to apply these truths to your children, and their children!
My wife and I find the meal able an excellent opportunity to make this happen. I believe we must not “drag our feet,” but enthusiastically make it interesting by giving the sense of the Word and asking questions.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell