FamilyLife Today® 5 Ways to Keep the Gospel Your Family’s First Thing: Jared C. & Becky Wilson
Apr 12, 2024
Jared C. Wilson, an author and speaker known for his focus on gospel-centered living, joins his wife Becky to discuss enriching family life through faith. They share five essential components for making the gospel central to family dynamics, emphasizing grace over mere rule enforcement in parenting. The couple explores how to integrate scripture into daily life, especially during the challenging teen years, highlighting the importance of modeling Jesus' grace for children. Their insights are both practical and encouraging, aiming to inspire families on their spiritual journey.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
The Bible is Truly About Jesus
- The entire Bible centers on Jesus Christ and His resurrection, fulfilling Old Testament scriptures.
- This gospel focus invites families to remind each other of Jesus when sharing scripture together.
Grace Changes Hearts, Not Law
- Lasting change in people happens by grace through the Holy Spirit, not by law or nagging.
- Behavioral change is insufficient; heart change happens when we see Jesus' glory and receive grace.
Correct with Grace and Love
- Address misbehavior with love, not anger, affirming unconditional love while applying consequences.
- Use tone and posture to show support, helping family members walk in freedom and growth together.
