The Godly Home (Introduction by J. I. Packer)
In twenty-first century America, at a time when the family structure is crumbling, divorce rates are at an all-time high, and respect for parents is diminishing, The Godly Home serves as a balm for those seeking God's plan for the family. With an introduction by J. I. Packer, this book includes topics for those passionate about families or those teaching on the characteristics of a godly family. Richard Baxter covers topics such as marriage, children, and family worship methodically and comprehensively through both hypothetical and real-life questions and concerns that arise in family dynamics. He uses arguments, objections, and frequent Scripture to help husbands, wives, and children to live godly lives.
More than three centuries ago, Puritan church leader Baxter compiled a 1,143-page tome entitled Christian Directory, which included a section on family life. The Godly Home is the only stand-alone version of that section of Christian Directory. Editor Randall Pederson has updated the language and syntax to make this seventeenth-century collection of words one that will continue on for generations to come.
Top Highlights
“Direction 4: Take special care that fancy and passion do not overrule reason and friends’ advice in the choice of your condition or of the person.” (source)
“If God does not govern your families, who shall? The Devil is always the governor where God’s government is refused.” (source)
“e weaker vessel, and that he does not teach, command, or reprove a wife in the same commanding tone17 as a child.” (source)
“r the duties and sufferings of a married state before you venture on it.” (source)
“If the consent of parents is necessary, much more is the consent of God.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Godly Home (Introduction by J. I. Packer)
- Authors:
- Baxter, Richard
- Pederson, Randall J.
- Packer, J. I.
- Publisher: Crossway Books
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781433520419
