HERE IS A VALUABLE PAGE TO HELP CHRISTIAN PARENTS IN THEIR DEVOTIONS AND BIBLE STUDY
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Jesus has victory over the demons
It was on a Sunday evening when I was called to the back of our church, back within the long hallway that was located behind the sanctuary. I was the youth pastor on staff at the church and had been notified of a problem in one of the classrooms.
"Young man back there, something very wrong with him, " said an usher, thumbing toward a small door. "Can't tell if he's on drugs, drunk, or has a demon. But something is very wrong and we're not sure what to do."
I notified two college students to stand right outside the door and then I slipped inside. I
recognized the boy who sat there bleary-eyed on a table. His name was Alan, and he was a
former Satanist who had been in contact with me over the past months.
I tried to reach him, talk and get to him with Scripture, but he was waggling his head slowly,
slurring his words. "I'm no good, I'm just no good. Nobody wants me, nobody cares."He was definitely under the influence of something, but I wasn't sure just what, so I kept talking to him
as calmly as I could, but it was not working. Suddenly he pulled out his car keys and started
hacking at his wrists. "I am just no good," he kept saying as he sawed and slashed away at his wrists. His skin was shredding and blood was starting to drip. I realized that this was a situation growing increasingly dangerous so I grabbed both his wrists in order to prevent him from his slashing. As I did he toppled on top of me and I twisted to one side and we fell in one heap onto the floor. The college boys heard the noise and burst into the room and heard the same words emanating from this young man as he twisted his hands to make obscene gestures and Satanic symbols. "I am the Lord of darkness and will overcome you." He repeats numerous phrases that were curses to God that I cannot repeat here.
Yes, I truly believe in the demonic world, and in my flesh, it scares me. Scares me bad.
But it doesn't scare the Christ who rules and reigns in me.
I take you to Matthew chapter 8. The disciples are undergoing an education that will change
them forever. They were seeing life-shaking things about this Jesus, whom they identified as
Messiah but knew so little about. You see, they weren't there when Joseph was told that Mary's child would be the son of God. They probably weren't there when Jesus was baptized and the voice from Heaven declared him the "beloved Son."
They had seen Jesus contained, knowable, even safe. Now, in this passage found in Matthew chapter 8, they see Jesus unleashed. I find it fascinating that in Bible numerology, 8 is the number of eternity. Here, the disciples start viewing Jesus in terms of eternity - powers beyond this world.
What a chapter! He approaches a leper - touches him! - and cleanses him. He sends healing power across the land and heals a man just by stating the cure. Then, as they row across the sea, He comes face to face with a life-threatening storm about to swamp the small fishing boat. With the simple phrase See-OH-pah pe-FIM-oh-so - "Peace, be still" - the storm stops immediately. The disciples are dumbstruck: "What kind of man is this?" In one chapter Jesus has shown authority over diseases and weather phenomena, problems many think are normal.
Well, what happens next is beyond normal. It deals with the demonic world.
"Young man back there, something very wrong with him, " said an usher, thumbing toward a small door. "Can't tell if he's on drugs, drunk, or has a demon. But something is very wrong and we're not sure what to do."
I notified two college students to stand right outside the door and then I slipped inside. I
recognized the boy who sat there bleary-eyed on a table. His name was Alan, and he was a
former Satanist who had been in contact with me over the past months.
I tried to reach him, talk and get to him with Scripture, but he was waggling his head slowly,
slurring his words. "I'm no good, I'm just no good. Nobody wants me, nobody cares."He was definitely under the influence of something, but I wasn't sure just what, so I kept talking to him
as calmly as I could, but it was not working. Suddenly he pulled out his car keys and started
hacking at his wrists. "I am just no good," he kept saying as he sawed and slashed away at his wrists. His skin was shredding and blood was starting to drip. I realized that this was a situation growing increasingly dangerous so I grabbed both his wrists in order to prevent him from his slashing. As I did he toppled on top of me and I twisted to one side and we fell in one heap onto the floor. The college boys heard the noise and burst into the room and heard the same words emanating from this young man as he twisted his hands to make obscene gestures and Satanic symbols. "I am the Lord of darkness and will overcome you." He repeats numerous phrases that were curses to God that I cannot repeat here.
Yes, I truly believe in the demonic world, and in my flesh, it scares me. Scares me bad.
But it doesn't scare the Christ who rules and reigns in me.
I take you to Matthew chapter 8. The disciples are undergoing an education that will change
them forever. They were seeing life-shaking things about this Jesus, whom they identified as
Messiah but knew so little about. You see, they weren't there when Joseph was told that Mary's child would be the son of God. They probably weren't there when Jesus was baptized and the voice from Heaven declared him the "beloved Son."
They had seen Jesus contained, knowable, even safe. Now, in this passage found in Matthew chapter 8, they see Jesus unleashed. I find it fascinating that in Bible numerology, 8 is the number of eternity. Here, the disciples start viewing Jesus in terms of eternity - powers beyond this world.
What a chapter! He approaches a leper - touches him! - and cleanses him. He sends healing power across the land and heals a man just by stating the cure. Then, as they row across the sea, He comes face to face with a life-threatening storm about to swamp the small fishing boat. With the simple phrase See-OH-pah pe-FIM-oh-so - "Peace, be still" - the storm stops immediately. The disciples are dumbstruck: "What kind of man is this?" In one chapter Jesus has shown authority over diseases and weather phenomena, problems many think are normal.
Well, what happens next is beyond normal. It deals with the demonic world.
Here are a couple of the PowerPoint slides from last week's study:
HERE IS A STUDY ON PEACEMAKERS
WHAT IS THIS SUPPOSED TO MEAN TO PARENTS?
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS...
THIS PASSAGE WILL BE A GREAT LESSON FOR PARENTS. HERE IS A GREAT THOUGHT ABOUT PEACEMAKING FROM MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE PROFESSOR JOHN KOESSLER (preceptaustin.org)
Peace doesn't just happen; we make peace. In that sense it is a goal—something we desire, something we strive for. In this beatitude Jesus doesn't bless those who have a peaceful disposition, as good as that might be. He doesn't say, "Blessed are those who are peaceful." The focus is not on the personality but on the action of the person Jesus describes. Those who are blessed are those who "make" peace.
When the United States first entered World War I, the president of Columbia University in New York City sent a questionnaire to the entire faculty asking them what they proposed to do to help with the war effort. One member of the faculty, a pacifist, sent it back with this answer: "Mind my own business." That may be what a pacifist does. But it is not what a peacemaker does. A peacemaker knows that dealing with the conflict is his business. Peacemaking is not a passive characteristic. The language Jesus uses is active; a peacemaker is one who attacks the situation, who confronts it head on.
First Peter 3:10-11 quotes the Psalmist and says that whoever would love life and see good days must "seek peace and pursue it." Hebrews 12:14 echoes this thought when it says, "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Ironically, the word that is translated "pursue" and "make every effort" in these passages is used negatively in other contexts to speak of persecution. It means to chase after something. It's the word Jesus uses in Matthew 5:10 when he says, "Blessed are the persecuted." It's possible that both Peter and the writer of Hebrews were being intentional in their choice of this word because their original readers were the objects persecution. It would have been natural for them to want to fight back. All things being equal, the pursued would rather be the pursuers. So the writer of Hebrews and the apostle Peter give them this counsel: "You want to pursue something? Pursue peace." But I think his use of this language tells us another important thing about peace. In using this language, these writers, like Jesus, are giving notice that peace is elusive. It doesn't come easily or automatically; it must be actively pursued.
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WE WILL TAKE OUR SECOND WEEK'S LOOK INTO JESUS' SERMON TO HIS DISCIPLES WHILE HE WAS ON THE MOUNT. HIS WORDS RESONATE TO MORE THAN THE LONE FOLLOWER. THESE CAN APPLY TO OUR HOME.
FOR EXAMPLE, WE WILL TALK ABOUT THE TEACHING ON MEEKNESS THIS WEEK (FOUND IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 5)
"Meek" is a word that needs explanation - today's definition is not the definition at the time of Christ.
"I'm confused," you say. "I thought a Christian parent was to be strong and upright, firm and steady - but here Jesus Himself is saying we are supposed to be meek? I can't fathom having to be mousy and quiet, especially in today's world."
Well, let's see the difference between today's use of the word as opposed to the Biblical definition of the word "meek." Yes, today the word meek means overly submissive and almost cowardly. That is definitely not the definition Jesus meant.
The best way to describe it is to use a verse from Proverbs 25:28: “He that has no rule over his spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.” It means a city that has no control is dangerous. There is no safety, no order, no boundaries.
That gives us insight on what meekness really means, and what it has to do with us.
The best way to describe meekness is to think of a thoroughbred in the starting gate of a race. He is pure power, energy ready to be burned. However, he needs a jocky to control him and keep him on the right course. That's power under control.
A city needs control. A thoroughbred needs control.
Power needs control.
A nuclear facility has to have limits and safeguards. So does the Christian. Letting our anger unleash is dangerous, and so is the lack of control on our speech.
Being under control is letting the other person get in front of you in line ... let someone else get accolades, honor, or prestige. "...give preference to one another in honor..." (Romans 12:10). Being under control is putting our ego away.
It's also important to understand in terms of self-discipline in your personal relationship with God the Father. Do you put your self under control to actually make a time to spend in God's Word every day, so that He may teach you? Do you take time to put yourself under control so that you may pray and talk to God and pour yourself out before Him?
The meek shall inherit the Earth. We will be able to have an outreach to all corners of this globe as well as know that in eternity, we will get to enjoy the New Earth.
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS...
THIS PASSAGE WILL BE A GREAT LESSON FOR PARENTS. HERE IS A GREAT THOUGHT ABOUT PEACEMAKING FROM MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE PROFESSOR JOHN KOESSLER (preceptaustin.org)
Peace doesn't just happen; we make peace. In that sense it is a goal—something we desire, something we strive for. In this beatitude Jesus doesn't bless those who have a peaceful disposition, as good as that might be. He doesn't say, "Blessed are those who are peaceful." The focus is not on the personality but on the action of the person Jesus describes. Those who are blessed are those who "make" peace.
When the United States first entered World War I, the president of Columbia University in New York City sent a questionnaire to the entire faculty asking them what they proposed to do to help with the war effort. One member of the faculty, a pacifist, sent it back with this answer: "Mind my own business." That may be what a pacifist does. But it is not what a peacemaker does. A peacemaker knows that dealing with the conflict is his business. Peacemaking is not a passive characteristic. The language Jesus uses is active; a peacemaker is one who attacks the situation, who confronts it head on.
First Peter 3:10-11 quotes the Psalmist and says that whoever would love life and see good days must "seek peace and pursue it." Hebrews 12:14 echoes this thought when it says, "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Ironically, the word that is translated "pursue" and "make every effort" in these passages is used negatively in other contexts to speak of persecution. It means to chase after something. It's the word Jesus uses in Matthew 5:10 when he says, "Blessed are the persecuted." It's possible that both Peter and the writer of Hebrews were being intentional in their choice of this word because their original readers were the objects persecution. It would have been natural for them to want to fight back. All things being equal, the pursued would rather be the pursuers. So the writer of Hebrews and the apostle Peter give them this counsel: "You want to pursue something? Pursue peace." But I think his use of this language tells us another important thing about peace. In using this language, these writers, like Jesus, are giving notice that peace is elusive. It doesn't come easily or automatically; it must be actively pursued.
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WE WILL TAKE OUR SECOND WEEK'S LOOK INTO JESUS' SERMON TO HIS DISCIPLES WHILE HE WAS ON THE MOUNT. HIS WORDS RESONATE TO MORE THAN THE LONE FOLLOWER. THESE CAN APPLY TO OUR HOME.
FOR EXAMPLE, WE WILL TALK ABOUT THE TEACHING ON MEEKNESS THIS WEEK (FOUND IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 5)
"Meek" is a word that needs explanation - today's definition is not the definition at the time of Christ.
"I'm confused," you say. "I thought a Christian parent was to be strong and upright, firm and steady - but here Jesus Himself is saying we are supposed to be meek? I can't fathom having to be mousy and quiet, especially in today's world."
Well, let's see the difference between today's use of the word as opposed to the Biblical definition of the word "meek." Yes, today the word meek means overly submissive and almost cowardly. That is definitely not the definition Jesus meant.
The best way to describe it is to use a verse from Proverbs 25:28: “He that has no rule over his spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.” It means a city that has no control is dangerous. There is no safety, no order, no boundaries.
That gives us insight on what meekness really means, and what it has to do with us.
The best way to describe meekness is to think of a thoroughbred in the starting gate of a race. He is pure power, energy ready to be burned. However, he needs a jocky to control him and keep him on the right course. That's power under control.
A city needs control. A thoroughbred needs control.
Power needs control.
A nuclear facility has to have limits and safeguards. So does the Christian. Letting our anger unleash is dangerous, and so is the lack of control on our speech.
Being under control is letting the other person get in front of you in line ... let someone else get accolades, honor, or prestige. "...give preference to one another in honor..." (Romans 12:10). Being under control is putting our ego away.
It's also important to understand in terms of self-discipline in your personal relationship with God the Father. Do you put your self under control to actually make a time to spend in God's Word every day, so that He may teach you? Do you take time to put yourself under control so that you may pray and talk to God and pour yourself out before Him?
The meek shall inherit the Earth. We will be able to have an outreach to all corners of this globe as well as know that in eternity, we will get to enjoy the New Earth.
Now learn from the passage from Ephesians chapter 5.
The principles we will look at center around the principle of Ephesians chapter 5 verses 18 through 20. Here is a summary:
1. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. In other words, people that are consider "drunk" are people who are totally controlled by alcohol. It affects their speech, their motor skills in walking, their judgment, their driving capabilities... everything. Paul says that if we allow the Holy Spirit to take control of our lives - and our family's life - then God will be in charge of our speech, how and where we walk, our judgment, where we drive and how we shop, what we eat... the list is all-consuming. Every part of our family will be directed by God.
2. 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. A family that finds its rest in the Lord is a happy and contented family. Praise to God is not difficult, it's an outflow!
3. 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This isn't just a meaningless command in order to make the household a Disneyland experience. When we have the full grasp of how God is watching over us and doing all things for our protection and His honor, we can thank Him without reservation. Our thankful spirit is a happy spirit and out kids will pick up on that. What child doesn't like to see happiness?
These are some opening thoughts as we talk about the Ephesians route to a strong Christian family.
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The principles we will look at center around the principle of Ephesians chapter 5 verses 18 through 20. Here is a summary:
1. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. In other words, people that are consider "drunk" are people who are totally controlled by alcohol. It affects their speech, their motor skills in walking, their judgment, their driving capabilities... everything. Paul says that if we allow the Holy Spirit to take control of our lives - and our family's life - then God will be in charge of our speech, how and where we walk, our judgment, where we drive and how we shop, what we eat... the list is all-consuming. Every part of our family will be directed by God.
2. 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. A family that finds its rest in the Lord is a happy and contented family. Praise to God is not difficult, it's an outflow!
3. 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This isn't just a meaningless command in order to make the household a Disneyland experience. When we have the full grasp of how God is watching over us and doing all things for our protection and His honor, we can thank Him without reservation. Our thankful spirit is a happy spirit and out kids will pick up on that. What child doesn't like to see happiness?
These are some opening thoughts as we talk about the Ephesians route to a strong Christian family.
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As we keep walking through family-intensive lessons, here are some great resources for your devotional readings that will help your family. Click on the link to go to the site:
MCDOWELL FAMILY DEVOTIONAL: JESUS AND THE RESURRECTION
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY ARTICLE FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION: EXPLAIN GOD AS "THE FATHER"
TRUTH FOR KIDS DEVOTIONAL: GREAT RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN BIBLE STUDY
DOBSON DEVOTIONAL FOR PARENTS: SAYING SPECIAL WORDS
MCDOWELL FAMILY DEVOTIONAL: JESUS AND THE RESURRECTION
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY ARTICLE FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION: EXPLAIN GOD AS "THE FATHER"
TRUTH FOR KIDS DEVOTIONAL: GREAT RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN BIBLE STUDY
DOBSON DEVOTIONAL FOR PARENTS: SAYING SPECIAL WORDS
I want you to read a story that might be a good reminder to Christian parents on how we talk and lead, even in causal conversation:
Please click here: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN PARENTS' CONVERSATION
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LET'S FOLLOW THE 1 THESSALONIANS 5 GUIDANCE ON BUILDING OUR FAMILIES
14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
THE KEY VERSES WE WILL LOOK AT START WITH VERSE 14 AND MOVE ON THROUGH THE PASSAGE. HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS:
V. 14 the word "warn" is from the Koine Greek word noutheteo (from noús = mind + títhemi = place) to place in the mind, give instruction to those who are unproductive. Perhaps we have a child who resists doing any chores, or a family member who is unwilling to do their fair share in the household. This word means you are "putting sense into someone’s head", alerting them of the serious consequences of their laziness.
If we have a family member who wants to "cut corners" or avoid responsibility, it can have a virus-like effect in our home. ("If he can get away with it, why should I work so hard?" "She gets to sit around while I do all the work around here. Well, we'll see about that...").
Our building up the God-honoring family is incredibly important, to be sure. Just as important is the warnings given for faulty behavior. Just as construction sites have warning signs and inspectors checking for errors, so must we have a constant awareness and alertness to disruptive behavior, no matter what form.
14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
THE KEY VERSES WE WILL LOOK AT START WITH VERSE 14 AND MOVE ON THROUGH THE PASSAGE. HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS:
V. 14 the word "warn" is from the Koine Greek word noutheteo (from noús = mind + títhemi = place) to place in the mind, give instruction to those who are unproductive. Perhaps we have a child who resists doing any chores, or a family member who is unwilling to do their fair share in the household. This word means you are "putting sense into someone’s head", alerting them of the serious consequences of their laziness.
If we have a family member who wants to "cut corners" or avoid responsibility, it can have a virus-like effect in our home. ("If he can get away with it, why should I work so hard?" "She gets to sit around while I do all the work around here. Well, we'll see about that...").
Our building up the God-honoring family is incredibly important, to be sure. Just as important is the warnings given for faulty behavior. Just as construction sites have warning signs and inspectors checking for errors, so must we have a constant awareness and alertness to disruptive behavior, no matter what form.
JESUS' FAMILY EXAMPLE:
THE INCREDIBLE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING
TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-28
* IN THE PASSAGE, WHAT DID CHRIST SHARE WITH US?
* THE ACTUAL WORD "SHARE" IS NOT IN THIS PASSAGE AND YET THE WHOLE PASSAGE IS FILLED WITH EXAMPLES OF SHARING. WHAT ARE TWO "SHARE" VERSES?
* HOW WOULD THESE TYPES OF SHARING APPLY TO YOUR FAMILY IN TODAY'S WORLD?
THE INCREDIBLE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING
TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-28
* IN THE PASSAGE, WHAT DID CHRIST SHARE WITH US?
* THE ACTUAL WORD "SHARE" IS NOT IN THIS PASSAGE AND YET THE WHOLE PASSAGE IS FILLED WITH EXAMPLES OF SHARING. WHAT ARE TWO "SHARE" VERSES?
* HOW WOULD THESE TYPES OF SHARING APPLY TO YOUR FAMILY IN TODAY'S WORLD?
JESUS' FAMILY EXAMPLE WEEK 2:
SO HOW EXACTLY DO WE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE OUR SPOUSE AND KIDS?
HERE ARE DIRECT ANSWERS FROM THE BIBLE. LOOK 'EM UP!
■give preference to one another (Ro 12:10),
■edify one another (Ro 14:19),
■care for one another (1Co 12:25),
■serve one another (Ga 5:13),
■bear one another's burdens (Ga 6:2),
■forgive one another (Col 3:13),
■comfort one another (1Th 5:11),
■pray for one another (Jas 5:16).
SO HOW EXACTLY DO WE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE OUR SPOUSE AND KIDS?
HERE ARE DIRECT ANSWERS FROM THE BIBLE. LOOK 'EM UP!
■give preference to one another (Ro 12:10),
■edify one another (Ro 14:19),
■care for one another (1Co 12:25),
■serve one another (Ga 5:13),
■bear one another's burdens (Ga 6:2),
■forgive one another (Col 3:13),
■comfort one another (1Th 5:11),
■pray for one another (Jas 5:16).
MORE OF JESUS' FAMILY EXAMPLE: RECOGNITION
1 THESSALONIANS 5:12
"...acknowledge those who work hard among you..."
THAT KEY PHRASE IS ONE WORD IN THE GREEK: κοπιῶντας (KOP-EE-AN-TOS)
It's a rough definition: "works so hard as to grow weary, tired, exhausted..." Boy, does THAT sound familiar. But in all of your hard efforts as a family leader, do you forget that others are working just as hard to do the right thing in your home? Have you praised and encouraged your spouse, your kids?
Kind words and sincere appreciation can create an atmosphere of peace and love in your household.
Others work hard, and encouragement is a powerful reward!
1 THESSALONIANS 5:12
"...acknowledge those who work hard among you..."
THAT KEY PHRASE IS ONE WORD IN THE GREEK: κοπιῶντας (KOP-EE-AN-TOS)
It's a rough definition: "works so hard as to grow weary, tired, exhausted..." Boy, does THAT sound familiar. But in all of your hard efforts as a family leader, do you forget that others are working just as hard to do the right thing in your home? Have you praised and encouraged your spouse, your kids?
Kind words and sincere appreciation can create an atmosphere of peace and love in your household.
Others work hard, and encouragement is a powerful reward!
SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO SHARE AROUND THE TABLE AT EVERY CHANCE: PEACE
1 THESSALONIANS 5:13
"...Live in peace with each other...."
THAT KEY PHRASE IS ONE WORD IN THE GREEK: εἰρηνεύετε (EYE-RAYN -YOU - ET-AY) "You be at peace"
This is not a request - it's a command. Isn't that something? We are commanded to be peaceful - it's that important to our family. When you're in conflict, you can share it peacefully. When you're bothered, you can keep your temper for the sake of the others in the household. When you're in disagreement, you can share your points in a subdued manner.
Anger can be like a pesticide vapor; it can spray and spread and make others sick. They could be sick with fear of you or sick with taking on the anger you just spread.
preceptaustin.org concerning that word "peace": " .. the Koine Greek word(eireneuo is from = eirene from verb eiro = to join or bind together that which has been separated) literally pictures the binding or joining together again of that which had been separated or divided and thus setting at one again, a meaning convey by the common expression of one “having it all together”.
Peace in the midst of instability. Peace in the midst of financial troubles. Peace in the midst of uncertainty. Pray for God's peace that we cannot even explain. (Phillpns 4:7)
One of the most delicious cups you can share with your family is that of peace.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:13
"...Live in peace with each other...."
THAT KEY PHRASE IS ONE WORD IN THE GREEK: εἰρηνεύετε (EYE-RAYN -YOU - ET-AY) "You be at peace"
This is not a request - it's a command. Isn't that something? We are commanded to be peaceful - it's that important to our family. When you're in conflict, you can share it peacefully. When you're bothered, you can keep your temper for the sake of the others in the household. When you're in disagreement, you can share your points in a subdued manner.
Anger can be like a pesticide vapor; it can spray and spread and make others sick. They could be sick with fear of you or sick with taking on the anger you just spread.
preceptaustin.org concerning that word "peace": " .. the Koine Greek word(eireneuo is from = eirene from verb eiro = to join or bind together that which has been separated) literally pictures the binding or joining together again of that which had been separated or divided and thus setting at one again, a meaning convey by the common expression of one “having it all together”.
Peace in the midst of instability. Peace in the midst of financial troubles. Peace in the midst of uncertainty. Pray for God's peace that we cannot even explain. (Phillpns 4:7)
One of the most delicious cups you can share with your family is that of peace.