A particular powerful method to [influence our children] is that family devotions are well taken care of in the home, as reading of God’s Word, fervent prayers, singing of psalms, necessary reprimands, teaching of the catechism, and summarizing sermons. We must take care that our families are little Churches, like those of Priscilla and Aquila, of Cornelius and others, Rom. 16: 5; Acts 10. For by continuous exercise the hearts of the members are influenced to love and obey the Word of the Lord.

— Abraham van de Velde (1614–1677), reformierter Theologe und Prediger

Related Bible passage: ROM.16.5

Topics: Relationships & Family, Discipleship, The Bible & the Word of God

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