3 Ways to Be Different on Purpose at Home

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2. Don’t merely reflect the values of this world; change them. Be a change agent. Be different on purpose. Here are three ways you can live this out in your home:

1. Bring God into the home. Don’t just go to church together. Don’t just mention God at meal times. Create conversations throughout the day that center around God. I know it should be obvious, but if the only time God is talked about is at church, if you don’t talk about him during the week, then he’s not in your home. “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” Deuteronomy 6:6-7.

2. Learn the Bible together. Here’s a concrete way to bring God into your home. Learn Scripture together. Do devotions with them. Can you memorize one Bible verse a month with your kids? The world doesn’t do that. Many Christians don’t do that. If you want to be different, learn the Bible together.

3. Get out and stay out of debt. This may not seem spiritual at first, but money is a very spiritual issue. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Matthew 6:21. If you want to reflect the world’s values, jump deep into debt trying to keep up with everyone else. Sell out to the myth that stuff equals happiness. You want to be really different? Learn to be disciplined with the incredible wealth God has already given you. Learn that contentment doesn’t come from stuff. If you can teach your kids how to handle money so that money doesn’t handle them, how much better are they going to be set up for life?

QUESTION: What other ways can you be different on purpose in your home?