The mark of a successful family is its ability to encourage personal growth in its members, Pastor Rick Warren says.
"Awesome families encourage
growth. They create an atmosphere of lifelong learning. They help each other
develop. They encourage the discovery of each person's spiritual gifts and
abilities," Warren writes. "If you
haven't learned anything new or developed any new interest in a long time,
you're not growing!"
The California pastor continues by
saying that there are some things that need to be learned in a family setting
rather than other environment, such as work or school.
These five important learning
experiences include teaching family members what to do with their feelings, how
to handle conflict, how to handle loss, what values matter most, and the
importance of good habits.
A healthy, growing family expresses
their emotions and encourages honesty and openness. It's also important for
families to learn how to deal with their problems with each other in a
constructive, healthy way, the pastor writes.
Additionally, it's important for
children to learn the concept of losing, as they will not be able to win at
everything in life. Parents also have the responsibility to teach children what
values matter most, and to educate them on the dangers of "sex, salary, and
status."
Lastly, it's important for a
Christian family to center their habits around a life following Jesus Christ so
they may build better character.
Credit:Christianpost
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